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Portret de femeie, by Nina Arbore, unspecified, 1927

Portret de femeie

Nina Arbore

1927

unspecified

From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania

Dominant colour

Overview

Portret de femeie is a 1927 unspecified by Nina Arbore, held at National Museum of Art of Romania.

Who painted this?
Nina Arbore
When & what style?
1927
Where can I see it?
National Museum of Art of Romania

About this work

This painting shows a woman sitting on a chair with a floral-patterned cushion. She wears a bright, colorful dress with a floral hat and a white scarf. The background is dark with a purple glow, and the chair arm curves around her. The brushstrokes are thick and bold, giving the fabric and flowers a textured look. The lighting is uneven, with some areas glowing and others staying shadowy. Try looking up impasto to see how artists use thick paint like this.

About the artist

Artist

Nina Arbore

Nina Arbore painted portraits and still lifes in early 20th-century Romania. Her brush captured intimate scenes like Două surori, Autoportret, and Portret de femeie, revealing quiet family bonds and quiet moods. Look…

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