An Old Woman
1896
oil
From the collection of Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
1896
oil
From the collection of Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
This portrait painting depicts an old woman, her face a map of wrinkles and age. Her hair is pulled back, and she wears a headscarf. The background is a warm, golden color. The painting's style is loose and expressive, with visible brushstrokes that give the image a sense of texture and depth. The artist has used a range of earth tones to capture the subject's weathered skin and worn clothing. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, you might want to look up Evert Larock.