Carmelina
1903
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
1903
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
This painting shows a nude woman sitting on a chair, with her legs crossed and her right hand holding a blue ribbon in her hair. The woman is facing forward, with her body turned slightly to the right. She is sitting on a wooden chair with a white cloth draped over it. The background of the painting is a warm, yellowish color, with a few objects visible, including a mirror and a vase with flowers. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of calmness and serenity. The artist's use of bold brushstrokes and vivid colors creates a sense of energy and movement in the painting. To learn more about the artist's technique, look up "glazing".