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Profil de fată (Cap de fată), by Nicolae Grigorescu, unspecified

Profil de fată (Cap de fată)

Nicolae Grigorescu

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From the collection of Art Museum of Constanta

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Overview

Profil de fată (Cap de fată) is an unspecified by Nicolae Grigorescu, held at Art Museum of Constanta.

Who painted this?
Nicolae Grigorescu
Where can I see it?
Art Museum of Constanta

About this work

This painting is a portrait of a young woman, depicted in profile. Her dark hair is styled in a bob with bangs, and she wears a white blouse with a high collar. A thin red necklace adorns her neck. The background is a muted gray color. The subject's face is turned to the right, and her features are softly rendered. Her expression is calm and serene. The overall effect of the painting is one of quiet contemplation. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the portrait. To learn more about the artist's technique, explore the world of chiaroscuro.

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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