Portret (Maria Mihăilescu, prima soție a artistului)

About this work

This painting shows a woman with short dark hair and a calm expression. She’s wearing a sleeveless cream top with a brown dress that has a patterned, almost floral design. The background is soft and blurry, like a garden or park, with green and light brown brushstrokes. The artist used bold colors and smooth shading on her face and shoulders, making them stand out. The rest of the painting looks looser, like the background was painted quickly. If you like this style, check out chiaroscuro—it’s the technique of using strong light and shadow contrasts.