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Portret de femeie

George Catargi

1942

From the collection of Colecție particulară - Elveția

Early Modern Portrait

Dominant colour

Portret de femeie is a 1942 by George Catargi, held at Colecție particulară - Elveția.

Who painted this?: George Catargi
When & what style?: 1942
Where can I see it?: Colecție particulară - Elveția

About this work

This painting shows a woman standing with one hand resting on her chest. She’s wearing a long, flowing yellow dress with a draped collar. The background is dark and blurry, making her stand out. The way the light hits her face and clothes creates a soft contrast—dark shadows next to bright areas. This makes the fabric look almost three-dimensional. Look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow like this.