Nud
1850
From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
1850
From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
Nud is a 1850 by Max Chotiau, depicting scarf, held at National Museum of Art of Romania.
This painting shows a woman sitting with one leg bent, her arms resting on her knee. She’s wearing a dark blue headband and nothing else. The background looks like a rough, greenish landscape with some water at the bottom, all painted in loose, visible brushstrokes. The way the light hits her skin makes it look smooth, while the background stays blurry. The brushwork is thick in places, especially on her arms and the landscape. If you like this style, look up impasto next.
