Artwork
Femeie în costum de călărie

Femeie în costum de călărie is an unspecified painting by Arthur Coulin. It is held in the collection of the Brukenthal National Museum. The work presents a solitary female figure dressed for horseback riding.
About this work
Overview
The work presents a solitary female figure dressed for horseback riding. She wears a dark brown coat and a black top hat, with a white collar and bow tie visible beneath the jacket. The background is a uniform light beige, subtly tinged with green and blue at its edges.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait captures a woman in attire associated with equestrian activity, suggesting themes of mobility, status, or leisure. The contrast between the dark clothing and the pale backdrop emphasizes her presence, while the modest accessories hint at contemporary fashion norms.
Technique & Style
Visible brushwork creates a textured surface, especially on the hat and coat where the paint is applied thickly. This impasto treatment gives a tactile quality to the fabric and headwear, while the smoother areas of the background maintain a flat, unmodulated field.
History & Provenance
The piece is catalogued as an image, with no further details on its creation date, artist, or ownership history provided in the source material.
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