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Portret de femeie

anonim

1758

unspecified

From the collection of Brașov Art Museum

Romanticism 18th Century

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Portret de femeie is a 1758 unspecified by anonim, a Romanticism work, held at Brașov Art Museum.

Who painted this?: anonim
When & what style?: 1758 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Brașov Art Museum

About this work

A woman sits in a chair, holding a small bouquet of flowers in one hand. She wears a light blue dress with lace sleeves and a high collar, plus a fancy gold necklace and bracelet. The background is dark, with a window showing a dim landscape. Her jewelry has tiny red stones and gold designs—maybe to show she’s wealthy. The way the light hits her face and the dark background makes her stand out. Look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow like this.