Portretul mamei artistului
1848
unspecified
From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
1848
unspecified
From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
This painting shows a woman with a serious expression, dressed in a dark, high-necked dress. Her hair is covered by a lace cap, and the background is plain and dark, keeping all focus on her face. The lighting is soft but highlights her features clearly. The artist painted her mother, and the style uses strong contrasts between light and shadow. This makes her face stand out sharply against the dark background. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how this lighting technique works.
