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The 7 Most Famous Theodor Aman Paintings, a Gallery Selection
Updated November 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 7 works by Theodor Aman in our catalogue
In short
Of all the originals Theodor Aman left, the most famous is Artist Studio in Paris, in the collection of the The National Museum of Art of Romania, Bucharest. Close behind it come Portrait of Maria Davila (1864) and Barbu Catargiu (1862). Our catalog holds 7 works by Theodor Aman; the gallery has kept the 7 the world admires most, each shown with its date, its museum and its story.
1831 – 1891, Câmpulung
Most works: Theodor Aman Museum
Theodor Aman's top 10 paintings: the gallery's choice
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The museums that keep Theodor Aman's originals
The 2 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Theodor Aman | Paintings from this list |
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 Theodor Aman Museum |
Bucharest | 6 | Portrait of Maria Davila, Barbu Catargiu, Professor George Capșa at the age of 8 |
 The National Museum of Art of Romania |
Bucharest | 1 | Artist Studio in Paris |
Theodor Aman year by year: the originals that define each
The selection follows Theodor Aman over 13 years, from 1862 to 1874, keeping the finest originals of each year.
Works per year
Pick a year to see its originals.
Collectors' questions about Theodor Aman's paintings
Which work is Theodor Aman most famous for?Reveal the answer
Artist Studio in Paris, The National Museum of Art of Romania, Bucharest. Portrait of Maria Davila (1864) and Barbu Catargiu (1862) come next.
How many paintings did Theodor Aman leave?Reveal the answer
Our catalog holds 7 works by Theodor Aman, dated from 1862 to 1874.
In which museums do Theodor Aman's masterpieces hang?Reveal the answer
Mostly in Theodor Aman Museum (Bucharest) and The National Museum of Art of Romania (Bucharest). The museum table above lists them all.
What are the first and the last famous originals of Theodor Aman?Reveal the answer
On this page, the earliest is Barbu Catargiu (1862) and the latest Portrait of Tudor Vladimirescu. (1874).
Which Theodor Aman works hang at the Theodor Aman Museum?Reveal the answer
Portrait of Maria Davila, Barbu Catargiu and Professor George Capșa at the age of 8: the Theodor Aman Museum, Bucharest holds 6 of the works on this page.
Theodor Aman: life and work
A Life of Art and Patriotism
Theodor Aman was a Romanian painter, engraver, and art professor. Born in Câmpulung, Romania, he displayed an early affinity for art, receiving his first lessons from Constantin Lecca and Carol Wallenstein de Vella at Carol I National College. His artistic journey led him to Paris, where he studied with Michel Martin Drolling and later François-Édouard Picot. During his time in Paris, he became part of Romanian revolutionary circles and was friends with Nicolae Bălcescu, Dimitrie Bolintineanu, and Cezar Bolliac. His patriotic sentiments were deeply reflected in his work, including the historical painting Mihai Viteazul’s First Night at Alba Iulia.
Aman's career was marked by significant historical engagement. He participated in the Romanian Revolution of 1848 and traveled to Istanbul and Sevastopol, creating history paintings related to Romanian nationalist aspirations, such as the Battle of Alma, which he presented at the Exposition Universelle in 1855. After returning to Romania, he settled in Bucharest, where he played a pivotal role in the establishment of the National School of Fine Arts, serving as its first director.
Artistic Evolution and Legacy
Throughout his career, Aman's focus shifted through various genres and mediums. While he was known for producing genre and history scenes, his later years saw a transition toward painting still life and small portraits. His technical expertise spanned several disciplines, including:
Following his death in Bucharest, his home and workshop were converted into the Theodor Aman Museum. This institution stands as one of the oldest memorial museums in Romania, preserving a large number of his paintings. His likeness was also featured on a commemorative stamp issued by Poșta Română in 2014.