Artwork
Portretul pictoriței Lucia Cottan
Portretul pictoriței Lucia Cottan is a print by Lucia Dem-Bălăcescu. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Art of Romania.
About this work
Overview
Portretul pictoriței Lucia Cottan is a painting by Lucia Dem-Bălăcescu, created around 1850.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a woman, likely the artist herself or a subject known to her, shown from the shoulders up, wearing glasses and a red garment with a white collar.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by bold, expressive brushstrokes and the use of thick paint, particularly evident in the red clothing, creating a textured effect through impasto.
Context
The loose, spontaneous style of the painting suggests a focus on capturing the subject's presence and character rather than rendering a highly detailed representation.
Artist & collection
