Portretul pictoriței Lucia Cottan
1850
From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
1850
From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
Portretul pictoriței Lucia Cottan is a 1850 by Lucia Dem-Bălăcescu, depicting Portrait, held at National Museum of Art of Romania.
This painting shows a woman’s face and shoulders. She’s wearing glasses, a red garment, and a white collar with a bow. The background is a mix of pink and blue brushstrokes. Her hair is dark and curly, and the painting looks quick and loose, like it was done in broad strokes. The artist used bold colors and thick paint, especially on the red. The face stands out against the softer background, making her look direct and present. Look up impasto next to see how this thick paint technique works.
Lucia Dem-Bălăcescu (1895–1979) was an artist, born in Bucharest.
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