Cap de dansatoare

About this work

This painting shows a woman’s face and shoulders, looking straight ahead. She wears a dark hat pulled low and a blue dress with a high collar. The background is plain, but her red-and-white patterned shawl adds color. Her eyes are dark, her lips red, and her skin is pale with a rough texture. The brushstrokes are thick, almost like the paint was scraped on. This makes the colors pop and the face look almost sculpted. Want to see more like this? Try looking up impasto.