Studiu de femeie

About this work

This painting shows a woman sitting on a red armchair, dressed in a loose white dress with bare shoulders. Her hair is pulled back, and she holds a piece of paper or cloth in her hands. The room has a red curtain behind her and a small table with a lamp next to the chair. On the floor, there’s a box and a folded blanket with a book or another object on it. The brushstrokes are thick and rough, giving the painting a textured look. The lighting is simple, focusing on her face and arms while the rest fades into shadow. Check out the technique: impasto for more on how thick paint creates texture.