Artwork

Așteptare. Trei fete stând pe scaun

Așteptare. Trei fete stând pe scaun, by Magdalena Rădulescu, 1939
Așteptare. Trei fete stând pe scaun, by Magdalena Rădulescu, 1939

Așteptare. Trei fete stând pe scaun is a print by Magdalena Rădulescu. It dates from 1939 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Romanian Literature. Așteptare.

About this work

Overview

Așteptare. Trei fete stând pe scaun is a 1939 painting by Magdalena Rădulescu.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts three women seated on chairs within a straightforwardly rendered room, their facial features and attire simplified.

Technique & Style

The work is characterized by thick, rough brushstrokes and a textured surface, achieved through the application of heavy paint. The color palette is predominantly subdued, with occasional vivid accents.

Context

The artist's use of impasto, a technique involving the application of thick layers of paint, contributes to the overall aesthetic of the piece.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Magdalena Rădulescu

Artist

Magdalena Rădulescu

Magdalena Rădulescu was a Romanian modernist painter and illustrator. She was known for her symbolist and expressionist paintings, inspired by Romanian traditions and folklore. Rădulescu lived most of her life in…