Therese Klein von Traussenburg, soția maiorului von Kokh
From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum
From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum
This painting shows a woman in a pale dress with short sleeves and a high neckline. A simple gold chain sits at her collarbone. Her dark hair is pulled back, and she stands against a plain green background with a bouquet of pink roses behind her. The roses are the only splash of color in the painting, adding softness to the otherwise muted tones. The woman’s expression is calm, with no hint of a smile. Next, look up *chiaroscuro* to see how light and shadow create depth in portraits.
