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Rochia albă – Portretul doamnei Costes, by Simion A. Iuca, unspecified, 1933

Rochia albă – Portretul doamnei Costes

Simion A. Iuca

1933

unspecified

From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania

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Overview

Rochia albă – Portretul doamnei Costes is a 1933 unspecified by Simion A. Iuca, held at National Museum of Art of Romania.

Who painted this?
Simion A. Iuca
When & what style?
1933
Where can I see it?
National Museum of Art of Romania

About this work

This close-up shows a person’s face and shoulders wrapped in a light-colored shawl. The brushstrokes are loose, with soft blends of beige, brown, and faint pinks. The shawl drapes loosely, and the background is dark, making the face stand out. The artist signed the corner with "S. Iuca" and "Paris 1933," hinting at a European influence. The style looks like it was painted quickly, with visible brush marks. Check out chiaroscuro to see how light and shadow create depth in paintings.

About the artist

Artist

Simion A. Iuca

Simion A. Iuca’s prints and drawings capture mid-century Romanian life and landscapes with spare lines and quiet moods. Look at *Peisaj la Toulouse* for a 1930 view of the French city, or *Șantier din Galați* for an…

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