Portret de femeie
1887
unspecified
From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
1887
unspecified
From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
A woman stands in a dark dress, holding a small book or card in one hand and a handful of flowers in the other. Her hair is pulled back, and she wears a simple necklace. The background is blurry with hints of green plants and purple flowers. The painting uses soft light and shadow to show her face and clothes clearly, while the background stays fuzzy. This makes her stand out against the messy greenery. Look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow like this.
