1896
oil
panel
From the collection of National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina
Young oriental is a 1896 oil by Carolina Carlesimo, a Impressionism work, held at National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.
This painting depicts a young woman with dark, curly hair and a serious expression. She is dressed in a dark, loose-fitting garment that exposes her chest. The background of the painting is a warm, earthy tone. The woman's gaze is directed straight ahead, and her features are rendered in soft, gentle brushstrokes. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume in an image, you might want to explore further.
Juana Romani (born Carolina Giovanna Carlesimo; 30 April 1867 – 13 June 1923) was an Italian-born French portrait painter and artists' model.
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