Cap de țigancă
1850
From the collection of Moldova National Museum Complex
1850
From the collection of Moldova National Museum Complex
This painting shows a woman’s face and shoulders in profile. She wears a white headscarf with a blue stripe and a red necklace. The brushstrokes are loose, with warm browns and soft shadows around her face. The painting looks like it was done quickly, with visible strokes that make the colors blend in some spots but stay distinct in others. The lighting focuses on her face, leaving the background dark. Next, look up *chiaroscuro* to see how this lighting trick works in other art.
