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Veturia Goga

Camil Ressu

1924

unspecified

From the collection of Octavian Goga Memorial Museum

Early Modern Portrait

Dominant colour

Veturia Goga is a 1924 unspecified by Camil Ressu, held at Octavian Goga Memorial Museum.

Who painted this?: Camil Ressu
When & what style?: 1924
Where can I see it?: Octavian Goga Memorial Museum

About this work

This painting shows a woman sitting on a chair, dressed in a long, dark dress with a draped shawl. Her outfit has a high neckline and short sleeves, and she’s wearing a cloche hat. One foot is crossed over the other, and she holds a light-colored scarf in her lap. The background is a warm, earthy brown with a faint glow. The artist used soft brushstrokes to blend the light and shadow on her face and clothing. The way the fabric folds and the gentle shading create a quiet, almost three-dimensional look. Check out chiaroscuro to see how this lighting effect works in other paintings.

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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