1920
From the collection of Bucharest Municipality Museum
Dominant colour
Portretul Irinei C. is a 1920 by Max Hermann Maxy, depicting Bark, held at Bucharest Municipality Museum.
This painting depicts a woman sitting on a chair, facing the viewer. She is dressed in a dark-colored dress with a square neckline and a blue skirt, and her dark hair is styled in a short bob. Her right arm rests on the armchair, and her left hand holds a book or paper. The woman's expression is neutral, and her gaze is directed at the viewer. The background of the painting is dark, with a few hints of yellow and brown. The overall atmosphere of the painting is somber and introspective. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye to the woman's face. To learn more about this artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up Maxy, Max Hermann.
Max Hermann Maxy was a Romanian painter, art professor, scenographer, and professor of German-Jewish descent.
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