Artwork
Cititoarea
Cititoarea is an unspecified painting by Charles Guérin. It dates from 1911 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Art of Romania.
About this work
Overview
Charles Guérin’s work titled *Cititoarea*, dated around 1911, presents a solitary figure engaged in reading. The composition places the sitter beside a window, allowing natural light to illuminate the scene, while a building with a green‑toned roof can be seen beyond the glass.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a woman with dark hair pulled back, dressed in a light blue garment accented by a white collar. She holds an open book on her lap, her chin supported by a hand, suggesting a moment of quiet contemplation and the intimacy of private study.
Technique & Style
Guérin employs a thick, impasto application of paint, using loose, gestural brushstrokes that create a soft, textured surface. The lighting, predominantly from the left, highlights the sitter’s face and hands, enhancing the three‑dimensional quality of the figure against the muted background.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1911, *Cititoarea* belongs to the early phase of Guérin’s career, a period marked by experimentation with expressive brushwork. The work’s ownership record is limited to its initial exhibition context, with no further documented changes of hands.
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