Odaliscă cu teorbă
1850
From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
1850
From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
This print shows a woman with a red headscarf, playing a stringed instrument that looks like a lute. The background is a mix of warm reds and greens, with a few dark shapes that might be furniture or curtains. The brushstrokes are thick and rough, giving it a textured, almost sketchy feel. The woman’s face is only partly visible, but her hands are clear as she holds the instrument. The colors stand out sharply, with the red of her headscarf and the green leaves contrasting against the softer tones. This style looks like it uses impasto, where paint is laid on thickly.
