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Nud de femeie, by Coca Mețianu, unspecified

Nud de femeie

Coca Mețianu

unspecified

From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania

Dominant colour

Overview

Nud de femeie is an unspecified by Coca Mețianu, held at National Museum of Art of Romania.

Who painted this?
Coca Mețianu
Where can I see it?
National Museum of Art of Romania

About this work

This painting shows a seated woman with no clothes on. Her skin is painted in soft, warm colors—light browns and pinks—while her dark hair is pulled back. The background is mostly dark and blurry, making her the clear focus. Her pose is relaxed, with one arm resting on her knee. The brushstrokes are thick in some spots, especially on her skin, giving it a textured look. This might be because the artist used a technique called *impasto*, where paint is laid on thickly. Check out Mețianu, Coca to see more of his work.

About the artist

Artist

Coca Mețianu

Coca Mețianu painted figures and city views during the mid-20th century. In Nud de femeie you can see the human form reduced to bold shapes and warm earth tones. Peisaj București shows the Romanian capital rendered in…

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