După bal

După bal

Aurel Jiquidi

1943

From the collection of Visual Art Museum Galați

About this work

This drawing shows a woman in a red dress with a yellow headscarf. She’s standing in front of a chair with a woven seat, holding a basket on her arm. The background is made of rough, clashing colors—reds, yellows, and purples—with thick, uneven brushstrokes. Her face is simple but her clothes look old-fashioned, like something from long ago. The painting feels a little rough, almost like it was done quickly or with a limited set of tools. If you like this style, check out cross-hatching to see how artists use lines to create texture.

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