Artwork
Lascăr Catargiu
Lascăr Catargiu is a print by Mihail Tacorian. It is held in the collection of the Bucharest Municipality Museum.
About this work
Overview
This image is a portrait of a man, identified as Lascăr Catargiu, presented in a stylized manner. The work is attributed to the artist Mihail Tacorian.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is depicted with a serious yet slightly smiling expression, lost in thought. His downward-cast eyes contribute to an impression of quiet contemplation.
Technique & Style
The portrait is rendered in a cartoonish style, with the subject wearing a white collared shirt and black tie against a plain white background.
Artist & collection
Artist
Mihail Tacorian’s prints and drawings capture mid-1930s Bucharest with crisp portraits and politician profiles printed on verso pages.
