Artwork
Trei femei jucând cărți
Trei femei jucând cărți is an unspecified painting by Theodor Aman. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Bucharest Municipality Museum.
About this work
Overview
Trei femei jucând cărți is a painting by Theodor Aman, created around 1850. It is housed at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts two women engaged in a card game at a small table. They are dressed in attire characteristic of the period, with one wearing a dark, high-collared dress and the other a blue patterned dress with white trim. A small dog is present near the latter.
Technique & Style
The artwork is characterized by thick, loose brushstrokes that impart a rough, sketchy quality to the scene. The color palette is generally muted, with the blue dress being a notable exception. The use of thick paint is reminiscent of the impasto technique.
History & Provenance
The painting was created circa 1850 and is now part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
Artist & collection
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Lectură
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Două femei dau în cărți