Artwork

Portretul regelui Carol I

Portretul regelui Carol I, by Franz Sales Pernat, 1894
Portretul regelui Carol I, by Franz Sales Pernat, 1894

Portretul regelui Carol I is a print by the Impressionist artist Franz Sales Pernat. It dates from 1894 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Art of Romania.

About this work

Overview

Portretul regelui Carol I is a 1894 painting by Franz Sales Pernat.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a man, likely a monarch, in a military uniform adorned with medals and a red sash, standing beside a table with a crown, suggesting high rank or royalty.

Technique & Style

The artwork employs chiaroscuro to create depth, drawing attention to the subject's face and uniform against a dark background with a hint of landscape.

Artist & collection

Artist

Franz Sales Pernat

Franz Sales Pernat made black-and-white prints in late 19th‑century Bucharest. His 1894 portrait of King Carol I shows the monarch in uniform, reproduced as a print you can hold. Look for Pernat’s careful shading on the…