Portretul Claudiei Millian
1912
unspecified
From the collection of National Museum of Romanian Literature
1912
unspecified
From the collection of National Museum of Romanian Literature
Dominant colour
Portretul Claudiei Millian is a 1912 unspecified by Camil Ressu, held at National Museum of Romanian Literature.
This painting shows a woman looking straight ahead. She has short, wavy red hair and wears a white collar with a green necklace. A bright red flower is pinned to her chest. The background is a soft blue, and the edges of the frame are decorated with a simple gold pattern. The brushstrokes are loose, especially on her hair and clothing, giving it a slightly rough texture. Her face is lit from the front, but the shadows under her chin and around her eyes are soft. Check out the technique: chiaroscuro to see how light and shadow create depth.
