Artwork
Portret de femeie
Portret de femeie is a print by Mirea Gh. Demetrescu. It dates from 1909 and is held in the collection of the Moldova National Museum Complex.
About this work
Overview
Portret de femeie is a 1909 painting by Mirea Gh. Demetrescu.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a woman with dark hair, her face subtly turned to the left. The muted background allows her features to take prominence.
Technique & Style
The artist's application of chiaroscuro creates a three-dimensional effect, with contrasts between light and dark areas adding depth to the subject's face and hair.
Artist & collection
Artist
Mirea Gh. Demetrescu made portrait prints during an era before modern art movements dominated Romanian art. In our collection you’ll find their 1920 print Portret de femeie, a straightforward black-and-white likeness of…
