Gazel Dabija (Proiect de portret)

1850

From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania

Classical Antiquity Figur Figure Portrait

Dominant colour

Gazel Dabija (Proiect de portret) is a 1850 by Lucia Dem-Bălăcescu, depicting Figur, held at National Museum of Art of Romania.

Who painted this?: Lucia Dem-Bălăcescu
When & what style?: 1850
Where can I see it?: National Museum of Art of Romania

About this work

This watercolor painting features a woman sitting on a couch, wearing a white dress with a floral pattern. The dress has a scoop neckline and a full skirt. The woman's hair is short and dark, and she is facing forward. The background of the painting is a muted color, with a window on the left side and a shelf on the right. The woman's dress is the focal point of the painting, with its intricate floral pattern and flowing design. The artist's use of watercolor creates a soft, ethereal quality to the painting. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore Dem-Bălăcescu, Lucia's other works.