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Portretul Alexandrinei Filionescu, by Nicolae Grigorescu, unspecified

Portretul Alexandrinei Filionescu

Nicolae Grigorescu

unspecified

From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum

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Overview

Portretul Alexandrinei Filionescu is an unspecified by Nicolae Grigorescu, held at Brukenthal National Museum.

Who painted this?
Nicolae Grigorescu
Where can I see it?
Brukenthal National Museum

About this work

This painting shows a woman with dark hair pulled back, looking slightly to the side. She’s wearing a light-colored blouse with a dark collar, and the background is plain and dark. The brushstrokes are loose, giving her face a soft but slightly rough texture. The painting feels quick and natural, like it was done in one sitting. The artist didn’t smooth out every detail—her skin and clothes have visible strokes, making it feel more alive. Look up Nicolae Grigorescu next to see how his other portraits compare.

About the artist

Artist

Nicolae Grigorescu

Romanian painter Nicolae Grigorescu made quiet, honest scenes of everyday life and country roads around 1900.

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