Femeie bătrână cu maramă
From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum
From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum
This painting shows a woman wrapped in a light-colored shawl, her face partially covered. The brushstrokes are thick and uneven, with bold patches of color—purples, blues, and whites—that clash in a rough way. Her expression is serious, and the background looks dark and blurred, making her stand out. The shawl she wears is called a *maramă*, a traditional head covering in some Eastern European cultures. The painting’s rough texture suggests the artist used heavy brushwork to create depth. Check out the technique: impasto to see how thick paint layers create texture in art.
