În fața oglinzii
1934
From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
1934
From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
This painting shows a person’s back from the shoulders down, wearing a red dress with thin straps. The brushstrokes are loose and visible, giving the figure a rough, textured look. Behind them, a faint outline of another person appears, but it’s blurry and hard to make out. The red dress stands out against the pale skin and the soft, muted background. The artist used thick paint in some spots, making the colors pop while keeping the rest of the scene light and sketchy. If you like this style, check out impasto—it’s when artists lay paint on thick so you can almost feel the texture.
