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Nud pe divan, by Camil Ressu, unspecified

Nud pe divan

Camil Ressu

unspecified

From the collection of Colecție particulară - București

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Overview

Nud pe divan is an unspecified by Camil Ressu, held at Colecție particulară - București.

Who painted this?
Camil Ressu
Where can I see it?
Colecție particulară - București

About this work

This painting shows a naked woman lying on a striped divan. The divan has bold red and white stripes, and the woman’s body is relaxed, one arm resting behind her head. The background is blurry, with muted greens and grays that fade into darkness. The brushstrokes are thick and visible, giving the skin and fabric texture. The artist didn’t smooth everything out—it looks like they painted quickly in some spots. Look up impasto to see how thick paint like this creates texture.

About the artist

Artist

Camil Ressu

Romanian painter who captured rural life in the early 20th century. His 1925 scene "Cosași odihnindu-se" shows haymakers taking a break, their tools leaning against a wagon under a cloudy sky. A decade later, his 1946…

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