Artwork
Portret de bărbat
Portret de bărbat is an unspecified painting by Alexandru Carol Satmary. It dates from 1908 and is held in the collection of the Bucharest Municipality Museum.
About this work
Overview
Portret de bărbat is a portrait painting by Alexandru Carol Satmary, dating to around 1908, currently part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a man portrayed from the chest up, dressed in formal attire (dark suit, white shirt, dark tie) against a muted, dark background. His neutral expression and distant gaze evoke a sense of quiet contemplation.
Technique & Style
Satmary employed visible brushstrokes to create a textured facial representation. The use of chiaroscuro adds depth and dimensionality, guiding the viewer's focus into the portrait.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1908, the painting is now housed at the Museum of Ethnography, with no detailed provenance provided beyond its current location.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alexandru Carol Satmary (1870–1933) was an artist, born in Bucharest.
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