Artwork
Portret de fată
Portret de fată is a print by Sergei Arsenievich Vinogradov. It dates from 1934 and is held in the collection of the Țării Crișurilor Museum.
About this work
She has light brown hair pulled back and wears a light-colored jacket over a red shirt.
This painting shows a young girl looking off to the side. She has light brown hair pulled back and wears a light-colored jacket over a red shirt. The background is soft and blurry, keeping all focus on her face.
The brushstrokes are loose, almost sketchy, giving the painting a warm, lived-in feel. The artist’s signature and date, 1934, are tucked in the top corner.
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Overview
Portret de fată is a 1934 painting by Sergei Arsenievich Vinogradov, held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a young girl with light brown hair, wearing a light-colored jacket over a red shirt, gazing to the side. The soft, blurry background emphasizes her face.
Technique & Style
Loose, sketchy brushstrokes give the work a warm, intimate feel. The artist's use of light and shadow creates depth, drawing attention to the subject's face.
History & Provenance
The painting is dated 1934, with the artist's signature in the top corner. It is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Sergei Vinogradov painted quiet, dignified prints of people going about their days, rooted in early 20th-century realism.
