Artwork
Portretul doamnei Fălcoianu
Portretul doamnei Fălcoianu is an unspecified painting by Theodor Aman. It dates from 1887 and is held in the collection of the Bucharest Municipality Museum.
About this work
Overview
Theodor Aman created 'Portretul doamnei Fălcoianu' around 1887. The painting is a portrait of a woman and is held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a woman in a dark dress with lace at the neck, wearing a dark hat adorned with a feather. Her calm yet serious expression is accentuated by a slight tilt of her head, drawing focus to her face and shoulders.
Technique & Style
The painting features loose brushstrokes, particularly on the subject's collar and sleeves, creating a textured appearance through the use of thick paint, a technique known as impasto. The dark, plain background serves to concentrate attention on the subject.
Artist & collection
Artist
Theodor Aman (20 March 1831 – 19 August 1891) was a Romanian painter, engraver and art professor. He mostly produced genre and history scenes.
