Breton woman

Breton woman

Valentin Serov

1898

oil

From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw

About this work

This painting depicts a woman sitting in a room, wearing a long skirt and a headscarf. She is holding a small object in her hands. The woman is seated in front of a table with a teapot on it. The room has a simple, rustic feel to it. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the painting. Next, explore the work of artist Valentin Serov.

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