Artwork
Portret (Constantin Lahovari, fost președinte al societății Ileana?)
Portret (Constantin Lahovari, fost președinte al societății Ileana?) is an unspecified painting by the Academic Art artist Oskar Szuhanek. It dates from 1925 and is held in the collection of the Bucharest Municipality Museum. Portret (Constantin Lahovari, fost președinte al societății Ileana?
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Overview
Portret (Constantin Lahovari, fost președinte al societății Ileana?) is a portrait painting by Oskar Szuhanek, dated to 1925, currently part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Constantin Lahovari, a former president of the Ileana Society, in a state of quiet contemplation. Seated and holding a leather-bound book, his serious expression and direct gaze convey introspection.
Technique & Style
Szuhanek employed muted colors, notably a gray background, a dark suit, and a red tie, to create a sense of calm. The subject's well-groomed appearance and the artist's capture of his mood suggest attention to detail and expressive realism.
History & Provenance
Created in 1925, the painting is now housed at the Museum of Ethnography, with its provenance tied to the institution's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
This painter made portraits of people in the late 1800s. One is a portrait of Constantin Lahovari, who was once president of the Ileana Society. The brushwork is smooth and the colors are calm. See how the sitter’s…
