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Catinca Stavilă-Kogălniceanu

Lisette Vrabie

unspecified

From the collection of Moldova National Museum Complex

Classical Antiquity

Dominant colour

Catinca Stavilă-Kogălniceanu is an unspecified by Lisette Vrabie, held at Moldova National Museum Complex.

Who painted this?: Lisette Vrabie
Where can I see it?: Moldova National Museum Complex

About this work

This painting shows a woman dressed in an elegant, high-necked gown with ruffled sleeves. She wears a fur shawl draped over her shoulders and a pearl necklace. Her hair is styled in loose curls, and she holds a fan in her right hand. The background is plain and dark, keeping all focus on her. The gold frame is ornate, with intricate scrollwork and a decorative border. The painting uses soft shading to give her face and clothing a gentle, lifelike quality. Look up chiaroscuro to see how this technique creates depth with light and shadow.