Cap de țărăncuță
1882
From the collection of Art Museum of Constanta
1882
From the collection of Art Museum of Constanta
This painting shows a woman’s face and shoulders against a dark background. She wears a light-colored headscarf that covers her hair and drapes over her neck. The brushstrokes are loose, with some areas blending smoothly while others look quickly painted. The headscarf’s folds create soft shadows, giving the fabric a sense of weight. The artist used light and dark contrasts to shape her face, making it stand out. Next, look up *chiaroscuro* to see how this lighting trick works in other paintings.
