Artwork
Portret Dr. Nicolae Minovici
Portret Dr. Nicolae Minovici is an unspecified painting by Eustațiu Stoenescu. It dates from 1930 and is held in the collection of the Bucharest Municipality Museum.
About this work
Overview
Eustațiu Stoenescu's 'Portret Dr. Nicolae Minovici' is a portrait painted around 1930. It is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serious-looking man, Dr. Nicolae Minovici, dressed in a dark suit and white collar. The subject's face is partially illuminated, creating a striking contrast with the dark background.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by thick, visible brushstrokes, particularly evident in the rendering of the subject's mustache and suit, achieving a textured effect through the use of impasto.
History & Provenance
Eustațiu Stoenescu, born in 1884 in Craiova, trained under Jean-Paul Laurens in Paris before later basing himself in New York City until his death in 1957.
Artist & collection
Artist
Eustațiu Stoenescu (Craiova, 1884-New York City, 1957) was a Romanian painter principally known for his portraiture.
