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Portret de țărancă - Hilda, by Iosif Iser, unspecified, 1956

Portret de țărancă - Hilda

Iosif Iser

1956

unspecified

From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania

Dominant colour

Overview

Portret de țărancă - Hilda is a 1956 unspecified by Iosif Iser, held at National Museum of Art of Romania.

Who painted this?
Iosif Iser
When & what style?
1956
Where can I see it?
National Museum of Art of Romania

About this work

This painting shows a woman with dark hair and a serious expression. She’s wearing a red dress with a white collar and cuffs, and her hands rest in her lap. The background is a solid red-orange, with brushstrokes that look thick and rough. The artist used bold colors and loose brushwork, making the portrait feel alive but not perfectly smooth. The way the light hits her face and hands suggests the artist paid attention to shadows and highlights. Look up impasto to see how thick paint like this creates 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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