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Răzeșoaica, by Nadia Grossman Bulighin (Bulyghin), unspecified, 1929

Dominant colour

Overview

Răzeșoaica is a 1929 unspecified by Nadia Grossman Bulighin (Bulyghin), held at National Museum of Art of Romania.

When & what style?
1929
Where can I see it?
National Museum of Art of Romania

About this work

This painting shows a woman with a serious expression, wearing a dark headscarf and a loose white blouse. Her hands are folded in front of her, and the background is made of bold, flat colors with sharp edges. The face and clothes are painted with soft shadows and light, giving them a three-dimensional look. The way the artist plays with light and shadow on the woman’s face and clothing is interesting—it makes the fabric look almost real. The colors behind her are simple but stand out against her neutral tones. If you like this style, check out chiaroscuro to learn more about how light and shadow create depth.

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