Turbaanipäinen nainen

About this work

This painting shows a woman with light skin and soft red-gold hair, tied back under a loose, white turban. She wears a simple white cloth draped over her shoulders. Her face is turned slightly toward us, with a calm expression and bright eyes. Notice how the dark background makes her face stand out sharply. The artist used smooth brushstrokes to create gentle shadows and highlights. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how this lighting trick works.