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Cadână citind, by Theodor Aman, unspecified

Cadână citind

Theodor Aman

unspecified

From the collection of Bucharest Municipality Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Cadână citind is an unspecified by Theodor Aman, depicting Reading, held at Bucharest Municipality Museum.

Who painted this?
Theodor Aman
Where can I see it?
Bucharest Municipality Museum

About this work

A woman in a loose white dress and head covering sits on a red-and-brown striped cloth outdoors. She leans on one elbow, resting her head in her hand as she reads a small book. A red umbrella lies open beside her, and a basket and a few scattered objects are nearby. The background is a blurry mix of green plants and dark trees. The brushstrokes are thick and uneven, giving the scene a rough, textured look. This makes the colors pop in some spots while blending into muddy patches in others. Try looking up impasto to see how this technique works.

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