Odaliscă cu instrument (Paulina)
1850
From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
1850
From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
This painting shows a blurred figure sitting with their head resting on their hand. The colors are mostly warm—reds, yellows, and greens—with thick, uneven brushstrokes. The background is dark and indistinct, making the figure stand out. The artist used bold, rough strokes that make the image feel alive but unclear. The face and body are hard to make out, which adds a sense of mystery. Next, look up impasto to see how this thick paint technique works.
