La oglindă

About this work

This painting shows a woman’s back as she sits in front of a mirror. Her skin is smooth and pale, and she’s wearing a light blue cloth draped over her lap. Behind her, the mirror reflects a dark shape—maybe a curtain or a wall—and a vase with pink flowers sits on a shelf. The brushstrokes are thick in places, especially on her shoulders and back, giving the paint a textured look. The mirror’s reflection is rough, almost like the artist hurried or wanted to keep it simple. This technique is called *impasto*—where paint is laid on thick so you can almost feel the texture.