Magdalena
1867
From the collection of Bucharest Municipality Museum
1867
From the collection of Bucharest Municipality Museum
Magdalena is a 1867 by Gheorghe Tattarescu, held at Bucharest Municipality Museum.
This painting features a woman with long, dark hair and a black top, gazing upwards. The background is a warm, light-brown color. The subject's attire and hairstyle are simple, yet elegant. Her gaze is directed towards something outside the frame, adding a sense of intrigue to the portrait. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. If you're interested in learning more about this technique, you might want to look into the work of artist Tattarescu, Gheorghe.