Maternitate
1882
unspecified
From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
1882
unspecified
From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
A woman sits on a bed, holding a baby wrapped in a light cloth. The room is dim, with dark walls and a small window letting in faint light. She looks down at the child, her face calm but tired. A simple wooden table sits nearby, holding a few objects. The brushstrokes are thick, almost rough, giving the scene a lived-in feel. The lighting is dramatic, with strong shadows making the figures stand out. Next, check out *chiaroscuro* to see how this lighting trick works.
