Cea mai nouă Olympia

Cea mai nouă Olympia

Corneliu Michăilescu

1930

unspecified

From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania

About this work

This painting shows two nude figures standing close together. The background is dark and blurry, while the figures have rough, textured skin with pale blues and whites. One figure holds a dark object, and both have a slightly stiff, unnatural pose. The painting looks like it was done with thick, visible brushstrokes, giving it a rough, almost sculpted feel. The lighting is uneven, making some areas glow while others stay shadowed. Next, look up impasto to see how this technique works.

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