Portret de fată (E. H. Marinescu)

Portret de fată (E. H. Marinescu)

Corneliu Baba

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From the collection of Bucharest Municipality Museum

About this work

This is a close-up portrait of a woman with dark hair and a serious expression. She’s wearing a high-necked, light-colored dress with a dark maroon shawl draped over her shoulders. The background is plain and dark, keeping all the focus on her face. The brushstrokes look thick and textured, especially on the shawl and her hair, giving it a rough, almost unfinished feel. This might be on purpose—like the artist wanted to show real texture instead of smooth lines. If you like this style, look up *impasto* to see how artists use thick paint for dramatic effects.

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