Boieroaica
1871
unspecified
From the collection of Bucharest Municipality Museum
1871
unspecified
From the collection of Bucharest Municipality Museum
This painting shows a woman sitting down, wearing a dark shawl over a blue dress with a white collar. Her hands rest on her lap, and she’s wearing a lace cap on her head. The background is plain and dark, so the focus stays on her. Her outfit looks simple but neat, with a brown shawl draped over her shoulders. The colors are soft, and her face has a calm expression. If you like this style, look up chiaroscuro next to see how artists use light and shadow.