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Femeie (Balerină)

Iosif Iser

1935

From the collection of Bucharest Municipality Museum

Classical Antiquity Nude

Dominant colour

Femeie (Balerină) is a 1935 by Iosif Iser, held at Bucharest Municipality Museum.

Who painted this?: Iosif Iser
When & what style?: 1935
Where can I see it?: Bucharest Municipality Museum

About this work

This painting shows a woman lying down, half-draped in a yellow cloth. Her pose is relaxed, one arm resting behind her head while the other holds a small object. The background is plain and dark, making the warm colors of her skin and the cloth stand out. The brushstrokes are thick and visible, giving the painting a textured feel. The lighting focuses on her face and upper body, leaving the rest in shadow. Look up impasto to see how artists use thick paint like this.