Artwork

Marioara, fiica pictorului Gheorghe Tattarescu

Marioara, fiica pictorului Gheorghe Tattarescu, by Gheorghe Tattarescu, unspecified, 1867
Marioara, fiica pictorului Gheorghe Tattarescu, by Gheorghe Tattarescu, unspecified, 1867

Marioara, fiica pictorului Gheorghe Tattarescu is an unspecified painting by the Realist artist Gheorghe Tattarescu. It dates from 1867 and is held in the collection of the Bucharest Municipality Museum.

About this work

Overview

This portrait, titled 'Marioara, fiica pictorului Gheorghe Tattarescu', is a work by Romanian painter Gheorghe Tattarescu, created around 1867. It is a representation of his daughter, Marioara.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene and gentle woman, believed to be the artist's daughter. The straightforward portrayal offers a personal insight into Tattarescu's life.

Technique & Style

Tattarescu's use of light and color creates a warm atmosphere. His attention to detail is evident, characteristic of his realist style, which was influenced by neoclassicism.

History & Provenance

The portrait is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography, indicating its preservation and recognition as a significant work.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Gheorghe Tattarescu

Artist

Gheorghe Tattarescu

Gheorghe Tattarescu (Romanian pronunciation: ; October 1818 – October 24, 1894) was a Romanian painter and a pioneer of neoclassicism in his country's modern painting.