Păpușă (Dandy)

Păpușă (Dandy)

Nicolae Tonitza

1923

unspecified

From the collection of Art Museum of Constanta

About this work

This painting shows a small, smiling figure dressed like a fancy old-time gentleman. The figure wears a dark coat with a bright green vest, a yellow bow tie, and a top hat. Its hands are tucked into pockets, and it stands on a light, rough-textured ground. The figure looks like a handmade doll or puppet, with simple, flat colors and a friendly face. The style feels playful and a bit rough around the edges. Next, look up Tonitza, Nicolae to see more of his work.

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