Portret de femeie tânără
1869
From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum
1869
From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum
This is a close-up portrait of a young woman with dark hair pulled back neatly. She’s wearing a black dress with a high collar and a simple earring. Her expression is calm, with a slight pink in her cheeks and a neutral mouth. The painting uses soft shadows to shape her face, especially around her jaw and forehead. The dark background makes her skin and clothes stand out. Try looking up *chiaroscuro* to see how this lighting trick works in other art.
