Femeie cu doi copii

Femeie cu doi copii

Nicolae Tonitza

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From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum

About this work

This painting shows three people standing close together. The woman in front wears a dark dress and a white headscarf, looking off to the side. Behind her, two children—one in a red coat, the other in brown—wear matching white head coverings. The background is a loose, blurry mix of greens and blues, like a distant landscape. The brushstrokes are thick and visible, especially on the woman’s dress and the children’s faces. This makes the colors pop in some spots while leaving others soft and blended. If you like this style, look up impasto.

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