Elisabeta Hasdeu
1850
unspecified
From the collection of Bogdan Petriceicu Hasdeu Memorial Museum
1850
unspecified
From the collection of Bogdan Petriceicu Hasdeu Memorial Museum
This painting shows a woman with smooth, pale skin and dark hair pulled into a tight bun. She wears a simple white collar and a dark dress, with a single flower pinned in her hair. Her earrings are long and dark, and her lips are painted a soft red. The background is plain and dark, keeping all focus on her face. The lighting is soft, making her skin glow slightly against the shadows. Next, look up *chiaroscuro* to see how artists use light and shadow like this.
