Artwork

Port din insula Hydra; Verso: Portret de femeie

Port din insula Hydra; Verso: Portret de femeie, by Dona Niculina Delavrancea, 1964
Port din insula Hydra; Verso: Portret de femeie, by Dona Niculina Delavrancea, 1964

Port din insula Hydra; Verso: Portret de femeie is a print by Dona Niculina Delavrancea. It dates from 1964 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Art of Romania.

About this work

Overview

Port din insula Hydra; Verso: Portret de femeie is a dual-sided artwork created by Dona Niculina Delavrancea around 1964, featuring a harbor scene on one side and a female portrait on the other.

Subject & Meaning

The harbor side depicts a serene, small-boat-filled port with hillside buildings, evoking a sense of tranquil atmosphere. The female portrait on the verso adds a contrasting, intimate element, though its subject and significance are not explicitly defined in available information.

Technique & Style

Characterized by a loose, expressive technique, the painting showcases visible brushstrokes and textured elements. A muted color palette dominated by greens, blues, and browns further emphasizes the artist's focus on capturing the scene's ambiance over detailed precision.

History & Provenance

Created circa 1964 by Dona Niculina Delavrancea, specific details regarding the artwork's history, ownership, or exhibition record before its current status are not provided in the available information.

Artist & collection

Artist

Dona Niculina Delavrancea

Dona Niculina Delavrancea painted still lifes and scenes from everyday life, often with Rumanians at work or bright flowers on a table.