Portret de fată
1873
From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
1873
From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
A woman sits with her legs crossed, one arm resting on her knee, the other draped loosely behind her. Her hair is pulled back, and she wears a simple white cloth draped over one shoulder. The background is dark and blurry, keeping all focus on her. The brushstrokes are loose, almost sketchy, which makes her skin look soft but not perfectly smooth. This style was a big shift from the polished portraits of the time. Look up Realism to see how artists used plain, everyday scenes to tell stories.
