Studiu pentru un portret

Studiu pentru un portret

Nicolae Tonitza

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From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania

About this work

This painting shows a woman standing in front of a bright red background. She’s wearing a loose, light blue dress with a darker blue skirt, and her arms are crossed. Her face is simple, with smooth features and dark hair. Behind her, there’s a hint of another person’s arm and a colorful, abstract pattern on the floor. The brushstrokes are thick and visible, giving the painting a textured look. The colors pop against each other, like the red background and the blue dress. Next, look up impasto to see how thick paint like this creates texture.

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