Artwork

Alexandru Bădărău/Dem Dobrescu (verso)

Alexandru Bădărău/Dem Dobrescu (verso), by Mihail Tacorian, unspecified, 1935
Alexandru Bădărău/Dem Dobrescu (verso), by Mihail Tacorian, unspecified, 1935

Alexandru Bădărău/Dem Dobrescu (verso) is an unspecified painting by Mihail Tacorian. It dates from 1935 and is held in the collection of the Bucharest Municipality Museum.

About this work

Overview

Alexandru Bădărău/Dem Dobrescu (verso) is a 1935 painting by Mihail Tacorian, held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The work depicts a dog with a mustache and collar sitting on a rectangular object bearing the inscription 'MINISTERUL LUCRARI LOR PUBLICE', possibly a book or box. The dog's serious expression and upright posture suggest a formal portrait.

Technique & Style

The painting features a plain white background, drawing attention to the dog and the object it sits on. The overall presentation is straightforward, emphasizing the subject.

Artist & collection

Artist

Mihail Tacorian

Mihail Tacorian’s prints and drawings capture mid-1930s Bucharest with crisp portraits and politician profiles printed on verso pages.