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Dansatoare obosită, by Iosif Iser, unspecified

Dansatoare obosită

Iosif Iser

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From the collection of Museum of Art Cluj-Napoca

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Overview

Dansatoare obosită is an unspecified by Iosif Iser, held at Museum of Art Cluj-Napoca.

Who painted this?
Iosif Iser
Where can I see it?
Museum of Art Cluj-Napoca

About this work

A woman sits on a low stool, her legs crossed. She’s wearing a loose, light-colored dress that covers her lap but leaves her arms bare. Behind her, a bed with a red blanket and a pillow shows part of a room. The paint is thick in some spots, especially on her skin and the floor, giving it a textured look. The brushstrokes are rough and uneven, almost like the artist hurried or worked with quick, bold strokes. This style makes the scene feel more like a sketch than a polished portrait. Check out impasto to see how artists use thick paint like this to create texture.

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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