Artwork
Autoportret
Autoportret is a print by Gheorghe Petrașcu. It dates from 1920 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Art Cluj-Napoca.
About this work
Overview
Gheorghe Petrașcu's 'Autoportret' is a portrait painting created around 1920. It is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting is a close-up depiction of an older man, likely the artist himself, with a pipe. His serious expression and slight frown convey a sense of introspection.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by thick, uneven paint application, particularly on the subject's face and hands, achieved through loose brushstrokes. The use of impasto technique creates a textured surface, while a dark background emphasizes the subject's skin tones.
Artist & collection
Artist
Gheorghe Petrașcu (Romanian pronunciation: ; 20 November 1872, Tecuci – 1 May 1949, Bucharest) was a Romanian painter.
