Artwork
PORTRET
PORTRET is a print by Micaela Eleutheriade. It dates from 1941 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Art of Romania.
About this work
Overview
Created around 1941, "PORTRET" is a painted portrait by Greek artist Micaela Eleutheriade. The work presents a single female sitter against a warm, beige backdrop, emphasizing her visage as the central element of the composition.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a woman with dark hair, dressed in a red top. Her features are rendered with a soft, gentle quality, and her expression conveys a calm, introspective mood, inviting viewers to consider the quiet dignity of the individual.
Technique & Style
Eleutheriade employs a subtle palette, juxtaposing the warm beige background with the vivid red of the clothing. Varied hues and layered brushwork create depth and texture, particularly in the facial area, where delicate modeling enhances the sense of three‑dimensionality.
History & Provenance
The portrait dates to the early 1940s, a period when Eleutheriade was active in Greece. While specific ownership details are not recorded, the work remains attributed to the artist and is referenced in catalogues of her mid‑century output.
Artist & collection
Artist
Micaela Eleutheriade (1900–1982) was a noted Romanian painter and engraver. She was a descendant, through her mother, of the painter Gheorghe Tattarescu, the pioneer of neoclassicism in Romania.
