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Cântăreață orientală (Paulina), by Iosif Iser, unspecified, 1850

Cântăreață orientală (Paulina)

Iosif Iser

1850

unspecified

From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania

Dominant colour

Overview

Cântăreață orientală (Paulina) is a 1850 unspecified by Iosif Iser, held at National Museum of Art of Romania.

Who painted this?
Iosif Iser
When & what style?
1850
Where can I see it?
National Museum of Art of Romania

About this work

The painting depicts a woman sitting on a chair, wearing a green dress and a red headscarf. She is holding a small, round object in her right hand. The background of the painting is a mix of blue and green colors. The woman's face is turned slightly to the right, and her eyes are cast downward. Her hair is dark and curly, and it falls down her back in loose waves. The overall mood of the painting is one of quiet contemplation. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, you might want to look up Iosif Iser.

About the artist

Artist

Iosif Iser

Iosif Iser painted everyday life with a focus on people and places. His 1933 work *Paris. Strada Mouffetard* shows a lively street scene in Paris, while *Nud pe fotoliu* depicts a seated nude figure. His brushwork…

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