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Tătăroaică culcată

Iosif Iser

1923

From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania

Classical Antiquity Figur Figure

Dominant colour

Tătăroaică culcată is a 1923 by Iosif Iser, depicting Figur, held at National Museum of Art of Romania.

Who painted this?: Iosif Iser
When & what style?: 1923
Where can I see it?: National Museum of Art of Romania

About this work

This sketch shows a person lying down on a bed, wrapped in blankets. Their head rests on a pillow, and their body is covered loosely, with one arm visible. The background is simple, with just a hint of a room and some faint lines suggesting a floor. The artist used quick, loose brushstrokes to capture the shape and movement of the figure. The colors are mostly muted, with a few warm tones near the hands and feet. Next, look into chiaroscuro to see how light and shadow create depth in art.