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Femeie cu mască

Mihail Teișanu

1919

unspecified

From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania

Early Modern

Dominant colour

Femeie cu mască is a 1919 unspecified by Mihail Teișanu, held at National Museum of Art of Romania.

Who painted this?: Mihail Teișanu
When & what style?: 1919
Where can I see it?: National Museum of Art of Romania

About this work

A woman sits on a bed in a dim room, her face hidden by a black mask. She wears a dark, flowing dress with lace at the neckline, and her hair is pulled back. Behind her, a small framed painting hangs on the wall, and a curtain drapes near a window. The bed has striped sheets, and a pillow rests behind her. The mask adds mystery to her pose—she seems to be adjusting it, almost playfully. The room looks cozy but slightly faded, like a private moment caught in time. Next, check out chiaroscuro, the technique that creates strong light-and-shadow contrast.

About the artist

Artist

Mihail Teișanu

Mihail Teișanu painted portraits of people from his time in early 1900s Romania. His work *Elisabeta* shows a woman in fine clothing, while *Femeie cu mască* (1919) features a figure holding a mask. Both pieces reflect…

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