Prințesa Maria

Prințesa Maria

Costin Petrescu

1949

unspecified

From the collection of Cotroceni National Museum

About this work

This painting shows a woman with light brown hair pulled back, wearing a simple white dress with a light blue apron. Her face is calm, and she looks straight ahead. The background is soft and blurry, like a greenish-gray mist. The artist used gentle brushstrokes, especially around her hair and dress, which makes the colors blend smoothly. The light on her face is soft, not harsh. Check out chiaroscuro next to see how artists use light and shadow.

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