Artwork
Autoportret Gheorghe Tattarescu
Autoportret Gheorghe Tattarescu is a print by Gheorghe Tattarescu. It dates from 1867 and is held in the collection of the Bucharest Municipality Museum.
About this work
Overview
Gheorghe Tattarescu's 'Autoportret' is a self-portrait painted circa 1867. The work is held in the collection of the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Tattarescu with a serious expression, wearing a black hat with a red band and dark attire with a light-colored shirt and red scarf. The dimly lit setting emphasizes his face, suggesting a focus on the artist's introspective character.
Technique & Style
Thick, textured brushstrokes are used to render Tattarescu's clothing, creating a rough, tactile effect. This impasto technique enhances the contrast between his attire and the dark background, drawing attention to the subject.
History & Provenance
Tattarescu, a Romanian painter active from 1818 to 1894, was instrumental in introducing neoclassicism to Romanian modern art. His work reflects the cultural developments of his time.
Artist & collection
Artist
Gheorghe Tattarescu (Romanian pronunciation: ; October 1818 – October 24, 1894) was a Romanian painter and a pioneer of neoclassicism in his country's modern painting.
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