O fată ștergând de praf statuia lui Venus din Millo
1912
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From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
1912
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From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
This painting shows a woman in a white cap sitting at a table, carefully dusting a white marble statue of a standing figure. The room around her is dim, with shelves holding jars, a skull, and other objects. Brushes and a half-finished painting sit on the table in front of her. The statue looks like an ancient Venus, and the woman’s focus suggests she’s working carefully. The brushstrokes are thick, giving the scene a textured, almost rough feel. Check out the technique: impasto for more on how thick paint like this works.
