Turcoaică cu feregea - Aișe
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From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
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From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
This painting shows a woman in a dark hooded cloak, sitting indoors. Her hands rest in her lap, and she looks straight ahead with a serious expression. Behind her, a table holds a bowl and what looks like a piece of bread or flatbread. The walls are plain, and the light comes from the side, making her face stand out. The brushstrokes are thick and visible, giving the painting a textured look. This style is called impasto, where paint is laid on thickly so you can almost feel the strokes. Check out impasto to learn more about this technique.
