Portretul Doamnei Elena Motaș
1922
From the collection of Ion Irimescu Art Museum
1922
From the collection of Ion Irimescu Art Museum
This painting shows a woman with short, dark hair and a serious expression. She’s wearing a dark top with a high collar. The background is soft and blurry, mostly light colors with faint brushstrokes. The artist used loose, quick strokes to capture her face, especially around the eyes and nose. The lighting is gentle, highlighting her features without harsh shadows. Look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow to shape faces.