Artwork

Doamna cu papagal

Doamna cu papagal, by Theodor Aman, unspecified, 1871
Doamna cu papagal, by Theodor Aman, unspecified, 1871

Doamna cu papagal is an unspecified painting by Theodor Aman. It dates from 1871 and is held in the collection of the Art museum of Craiova.

About this work

Overview

Theodor Aman created 'Doamna cu papagal' around 1871. The painting is a representative work of the artist, known for his genre and history scenes.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a woman indoors with a parrot in a cage and another on a stand, reflecting Aman's interest in domestic themes and narrative.

Technique & Style

The work features thick, visible brushstrokes and an impasto technique, giving it a textured appearance. The lighting highlights the subject's face and hands against a darker background.

History & Provenance

The painting is held in the Museum of Ethnography, indicating its significance in the context of cultural and ethnographic collections.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Theodor Aman

Artist

Theodor Aman

Theodor Aman (20 March 1831 – 19 August 1891) was a Romanian painter, engraver and art professor. He mostly produced genre and history scenes.

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