Woman Sitting by the Window
1896
oil
From the collection of Hungarian National Gallery
1896
oil
From the collection of Hungarian National Gallery
This painting depicts a woman sitting by a window, wearing a black dress with a red shirt underneath. Her hair is pulled back, and she has a serious expression on her face. The background is a muted green color, with a window on the left side of the painting. The woman's pose is relaxed, with her left arm resting on the windowsill and her right arm on the back of the chair. The overall mood of the painting is calm and contemplative. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting.