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Japoneză, by Nicolae Tonitza, unspecified, 1949

Japoneză

Nicolae Tonitza

1949

unspecified

From the collection of Ion Ionescu-Quintus Prahova County Art Museum

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Overview

Japoneză is a 1949 unspecified by Nicolae Tonitza, held at Ion Ionescu-Quintus Prahova County Art Museum.

Who painted this?
Nicolae Tonitza
When & what style?
1949
Where can I see it?
Ion Ionescu-Quintus Prahova County Art Museum

About this work

This painting shows a woman with her eyes closed, wearing a white and red robe. Her black hair is adorned with flowers, and she has a small, delicate face. The woman's features are painted in a simple, yet elegant style. The colors used are muted, with a focus on reds, whites, and blacks. The background is a warm, beige color. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out the work of the artist, Tonitza, Nicolae.

About the artist

Portrait of Nicolae Tonitza
Artist

Nicolae Tonitza

Nicolae Tonitza was a Romanian painter, engraver, lithographer, journalist and art critic. Drawing inspiration from Post-Impressionism and Expressionism, he had a major role in introducing modernist guidelines to local art.

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