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Portait of a Woman by the Sea, by Johann Vincenz Cissarz, unspecified, 1901

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Overview

Portait of a Woman by the Sea is a 1901 unspecified by Johann Vincenz Cissarz, a Impressionism work, held at Städel Museum.

Who painted this?
Johann Vincenz Cissarz
When & what style?
1901 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Städel Museum

About this work

The painting features a woman with dark hair pulled back, gazing to the right. She wears a dark jacket with a high collar and a white shirt underneath. The background is a serene blue sky with a yellowish-brown ground, possibly a beach or field. A subtle detail is the soft, gentle light on the woman's face, which adds a sense of calmness to the portrait. The overall atmosphere is one of quiet contemplation. To learn more about the artist's use of light and shadow, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.

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