1923
From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum
Portretul Elizei Manoliu is a 1923 by Nicolae Tonitza, depicting Reading, held at Brukenthal National Museum.
The painting depicts a woman with dark hair, adorned with a red headband or scarf. She is dressed in a dark top and appears to be reading a book, which she holds in her hands. The background of the painting is a muted, earthy tone. The woman's face is the central focus of the painting, with her eyes cast downward as she reads. Her hair is pulled back, revealing her profile. The overall mood of the painting is one of quiet contemplation. The use of muted colors and soft brushstrokes creates a sense of intimacy and calm. The painting invites the viewer to step into the woman's peaceful world, where the only sound is the rustle of pages turning. For more on the artist behind this serene scene, look up Tonitza, Nicolae.
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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