Caterina Ghica
1835
unspecified
From the collection of Moldova National Museum Complex
1835
unspecified
From the collection of Moldova National Museum Complex
This painting shows a woman sitting in a chair, dressed in a blue gown with a high neckline. She wears a large flower crown on her head and holds a fan in one hand. The background is dark with a red curtain on the right side. The woman’s outfit and crown suggest she might be dressed for a special occasion. The soft lighting on her face makes her look calm and relaxed. Next, check out the technique: chiaroscuro to see how light and shadow create depth in paintings.
