Maternitate

Maternitate

Nicolae Tonitza

1928

unspecified

From the collection of Colecție particulară - București

About this work

This painting shows a woman in a bright red dress holding a child. The woman has dark hair and a serious expression, while the child’s face is round and calm. Behind them, a green wall and a faint, blurry landscape peek out. The woman’s red dress stands out sharply against the muted background. The brushstrokes are thick and bold, giving the painting a textured look. Look up impasto next to see how artists use thick paint like this.

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