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Portret de bătrână

Dan Ialomițeanu

1937

unspecified

From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania

Early Modern Portrait

Dominant colour

Portret de bătrână is a 1937 unspecified by Dan Ialomițeanu, held at National Museum of Art of Romania.

Who painted this?: Dan Ialomițeanu
When & what style?: 1937
Where can I see it?: National Museum of Art of Romania

About this work

This painting shows an older woman dressed in a dark, hooded coat over a brown vest. Her face is serious, with deep lines and a plain white collar peeking out. The background is a plain, faded wall, and she sits in what looks like a simple wooden chair. The painting feels quiet and realistic, focusing on her everyday clothes and serious expression. The artist used simple colors and brushstrokes to show her clearly. If you like this style, look up chiaroscuro next.

About the artist

Artist

Dan Ialomițeanu

Dan Ialomițeanu painted quiet, everyday scenes from mid-20th-century Romania. His brush captured village life in works like Târg, which shows a market day scene, and Peisaj, a simple landscape. Look for the soft light…

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