Artwork

Balerină

Balerină, by Iosif Iser, unspecified, 1939
Balerină, by Iosif Iser, unspecified, 1939

Balerină is an unspecified painting by Iosif Iser. It dates from 1939 and is held in the collection of the Bucharest Municipality Museum.

About this work

Overview

Balerină is a 1939 painting by Iosif Iser, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a seated woman with crossed legs, wearing a red skirt and white top, with her hair pulled back. She holds a small object in her hands, set against a softly colored, blurred background.

Technique & Style

Thick brushstrokes, particularly on the subject's skin and hair, create a textured effect, drawing attention to the light on her face. This impasto technique gives the painting a dimensional quality.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Iosif Iser

Artist

Iosif Iser

Iosif Iser was a Romanian painter and graphic artist.

Frequently asked questions

Who painted Balerină?

Balerină was painted by Iosif Iser in 1939.

Where can I see Balerină?

Balerină is held by Bucharest Municipality Museum.