Nuoren naisen muotokuva

About this work

This painting shows a woman’s face and shoulders. She wears a dark hat pulled low and a light brown collar that’s ruffled at the neck. The background is plain and dark, making her skin and clothes stand out. Her expression is calm but serious, with a slight tilt to her head. The brushstrokes on her collar are thick and textured, almost like woven fabric. The artist focused on the contrast between light and dark to shape her face. Next, look up *chiaroscuro* to see how this lighting trick works in other paintings.