ADAM
1929
From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
Early Modern serpent
1929
From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
This painting shows a person with closed eyes, their face and body made of simple, flat shapes. The colors are mostly gray, white, and a little brown, with a few dark ovals that look like fruit or objects hanging above. The background is a mix of warm and cool tones, but it’s not clear what it represents. The face looks almost like a mask, with sharp angles instead of soft curves. The artist used bold, clean lines to shape the figure, making it feel more like a drawing than a realistic portrait. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how this painting’s lighting compares to other works that use strong light and shadow.
