Artwork
Soția lui Lazăr Kalinderu

Soția lui Lazăr Kalinderu is an unspecified painting by Gheorghe Tattarescu. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Bucharest Municipality Museum.
About this work
Overview
Soția lui Lazăr Kalinderu is a portrait painted by Gheorghe Tattarescu around 1850. It is now held in the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a person dressed in formal attire, with a light blue jacket adorned with silver trim, a white lace collar, and jewelry, suggesting a figure of status or wealth.
Technique & Style
Tattarescu's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth, with the subject standing out against a dark background. The artist's attention to detail is evident in the rendering of fabrics and the play of light on the silver trim.
History & Provenance
Gheorghe Tattarescu, a key figure in introducing neoclassicism to Romanian art, created this work during his active period in the 19th century. The painting is a representative example of his style and contribution to Romanian painting.
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.



















