1882
From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum
Dominant colour
Cap de femeie is a 1882 by Nicolae Grigorescu, held at Brukenthal National Museum.
This is a portrait of a woman’s face and shoulders. She has light skin, dark hair pulled back, and wears a dark dress with a white collar. The background is plain and dark, making her face stand out. The paint looks slightly rough, especially around her hair and neck. The painting’s title, *Cap de femeie*, means “Woman’s Head” in Romanian. The artist used soft shadows to shape her face, giving it a gentle look. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how this technique works in other paintings.
Nicolae Grigorescu was one of the founders of modern Romanian painting. He is considered by Romanians the greatest Romanian painter, and one of the founders of modern Romanian art. He is most known for paintings…
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