1859
From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
Dominant colour
Portret de femeie is a 1859 by Theodor Aman, a Impressionism work, depicting Rosa, held at National Museum of Art of Romania.
This woman sits stiffly in a dark room, dressed in fancy 1800s clothes. Her white blouse has lace trim and a black bow, while her skirt is brown with a striped pattern. A feather fan rests in her hand, and a cross necklace sits against her collarbone. A wreath of greenery and flowers crowns her hair, adding a touch of color to the otherwise muted tones. The dark background makes her stand out sharply, almost like a shadowy stage. The artist used bold contrasts to highlight her face and hands, giving the picture a dramatic feel. Look up *chiaroscuro* to see how this lighting trick works.
Theodor Aman (20 March 1831 – 19 August 1891) was a Romanian painter, engraver and art professor. He mostly produced genre and history scenes.
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