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Laura Cocea, by Ștefan Luchian, unspecified, 1913

Laura Cocea

Ștefan Luchian

1913

unspecified

From the collection of Moldova National Museum Complex

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Overview

Laura Cocea is a 1913 unspecified by Ștefan Luchian, held at Moldova National Museum Complex.

Who painted this?
Ștefan Luchian
When & what style?
1913
Where can I see it?
Moldova National Museum Complex

About this work

This painting shows a woman’s face and shoulders turned slightly away. Her hair is pulled back, and she wears a light-colored cloth draped over her head. The colors are soft—warm browns, pale yellows, and a touch of red near her neck. The brushstrokes look loose, almost sketchy, like the artist worked quickly. The face is simple but has a quiet presence. If you like this style, look up *impasto* for more paintings with bold brushwork.

About the artist

Artist

Ștefan Luchian

Ștefan Luchian painted quiet scenes of daily life in late-1800s Romania: sunlit houses, country roads, and a single studio work called Atelierul from 1894.

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