Artwork
Portretul lui Dumitrie A. Sturza
Portretul lui Dumitrie A. Sturza is a print by Grigore Romano. It is held in the collection of the Bucharest Municipality Museum. A portrait of a man in formal attire, set against a dark background.
About this work
Overview
A portrait of a man in formal attire, set against a dark background.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is depicted with a serious expression, wearing a dark frock coat and tie, suggesting a formal or professional context. The identity of the man is not specified in the image, but he is known to be Dumitrie A. Sturza.
Technique & Style
The painting employs chiaroscuro, a lighting technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume. Soft lighting highlights the subject's features, while subtle shading defines the shapes of his face and clothing.
Artist & collection
Artist
Grigore Romano made two works: the 1907 woodcut “Portretul lui Dumitrie A. Sturza” and the 1912 oil “Pădure în flăcări.” Both sit in a tradition of late-19th-century Moldovan portrait and landscape prints—portraits…
