1928
From the collection of Moldova National Museum Complex
Dominant colour
Femie cu evantai is a 1928 by Jean Alexandru Steriadi, held at Moldova National Museum Complex.
The painting depicts a woman holding a fan, with her face turned to the left. She has dark hair and is wearing a dark green shawl over a light-colored dress. The woman's gaze is directed away from the viewer, and her facial expression is neutral. The background of the painting is a muted gray color, which helps to focus attention on the subject. The overall effect of the painting is one of quiet contemplation, with the woman lost in thought. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up Steriadi, Jean Alexandru.
Jean Alexandru Steriadi was a Romanian painter and drawing artist. He made portraits and compositions based on a strong, expressive drawing; then he evolved towards impressionistic influenced landscapes in which the…
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