Portret femeie

Portret femeie

Maria Ciurdea Steurer

1937

unspecified

From the collection of Bucharest Municipality Museum

About this work

This painting shows a woman’s face and shoulders turned slightly to the side. She wears a white head covering and a dark, textured jacket with a hint of red underneath. The background is a soft, pale green, and the brushstrokes are loose and visible, especially around her neck and collar. The artist used quick, uneven strokes to capture her skin and clothing, making the painting feel alive but unfinished. The lighting is subtle, focusing on her face while the edges fade into the background. Look up impasto to see how artists use thick paint for texture.

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