Artwork

Tablou, ulei pe carton,”Nicolae Ceaușescu”, semnat în pertea dreaptă jos Savopol N., nedatat. Oferit cadou de autor, Nicola Savopol, lui Nicolae Ceaușescu cu ocazia zilei de naștere, București.

Tablou, ulei pe carton,”Nicolae Ceaușescu”, semnat în pertea dreaptă jos Savopol N., nedatat. Oferit cadou de autor, Nicola Savopol, lui Nicolae Ceaușescu cu ocazia zilei de naștere, București., by Nicola Savopol
Tablou, ulei pe carton,”Nicolae Ceaușescu”, semnat în pertea dreaptă jos Savopol N., nedatat. Oferit cadou de autor, Nicola Savopol, lui Nicolae Ceaușescu cu ocazia zilei de naștere, București., by Nicola Savopol

Tablou, ulei pe carton,”Nicolae Ceaușescu”, semnat în pertea dreaptă jos Savopol N., nedatat. Oferit cadou de autor, Nicola Savopol, lui Nicolae Ceaușescu cu ocazia zilei de naștere, București. is a print by Nicola Savopol. It is held in the collection of the National Museum of Romanian History. This portrait painting depicts a man in formal attire, executed in oil on cardboard.

About this work

Overview

This portrait painting depicts a man in formal attire, executed in oil on cardboard. The artist's signature is visible in the bottom right corner.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is a man with dark, wavy hair, wearing a dark blue suit and red tie, conveying a serious demeanor. The plain, light yellow background emphasizes his face and clothing.

Technique & Style

The painting features thick, visible brushstrokes, particularly on the subject's face and hair, creating a textured effect through the use of impasto. This technique gives the work a dimensional quality.

History & Provenance

The painting was gifted by the artist, Nicolae Savopol, to Nicolae Ceaușescu on the occasion of his birthday in Bucharest. The exact date of creation is unknown.

Artist & collection

Artist

Nicola Savopol

Nicola Savopol painted a single portrait titled Nicolae Ceaușescu, a signed oil on cardboard offered as a birthday gift in Bucharest.