Artwork

Profil de fată

Profil de fată, by Ion Andreescu, unspecified, 1881
Profil de fată, by Ion Andreescu, unspecified, 1881

Profil de fată is an unspecified painting by the Impressionist artist Ion Andreescu. It dates from 1881 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Art of Romania.

About this work

Overview

Profil de fată is a painting by Ion Andreescu, created in 1881.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a woman in profile, wearing a loose white headscarf and a light-colored dress with a high neckline, set against a deep, warm brown background that draws attention to her figure.

Technique & Style

Andreescu employed soft brushstrokes to merge light and shadow on the subject's face and clothing, resulting in a gentle, subtle effect.

Artist & collection

Artist

Ion Andreescu

Ion Andreescu painted quiet scenes of everyday life and landscapes in the late 1800s.