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Portret Maria Calleya

Corneliu Baba

1982

unspecified

From the collection of Art museum of Craiova

Contemporary Portrait Portrait

Dominant colour

Portret Maria Calleya is a 1982 unspecified by Corneliu Baba, depicting Portrait, held at Art museum of Craiova.

Who painted this?: Corneliu Baba
When & what style?: 1982
Where can I see it?: Art museum of Craiova

About this work

This painting shows a woman with dark hair pulled back, wearing a black dress. Her hands rest in her lap, and the background is plain and dark. The lighting is soft, making her face and dress stand out. The artist used a simple, direct style to focus on her expression and the play of light and shadow. This kind of lighting is called *chiaroscuro*. Look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and dark to create depth.