Artwork
La oglindă
La oglindă is an unspecified painting by Max Chotiau. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Art of Romania.
About this work
Overview
La oglindă is a painting created by Max Chotiau around 1850.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a woman seated in front of a mirror, with a light blue cloth draped over her lap. The mirror reflects a dark shape and a vase with pink flowers is visible on a shelf behind her.
Technique & Style
The artist employed thick brushstrokes, particularly on the woman's skin, achieving a textured effect through the use of impasto. The mirror's reflection is rendered more roughly, suggesting a deliberate choice for simplicity or haste.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Max Chotiau painted simple scenes from everyday life. Four of his works sit in this bundle, including the 1915 painting *Soldat* and *La oglindă*, a quiet view by a mirror. Try his print *Nud*—a pared-down figure…
