Artwork
Femeie cu umbrelă
Femeie cu umbrelă is an unspecified painting by Nicolae Vermont. It dates from 1898 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Art of Romania.
About this work
Overview
Nicolae Vermont’s oil painting Femeie cu umbrelă, executed around 1898, depicts a solitary woman standing outdoors. She is dressed in a light‑toned, flowing gown, holds a dark umbrella in one hand and a modest bouquet of flowers in the other, while a loosely rendered green landscape with pink blossoms forms the backdrop.
Subject & Meaning
The work presents a quiet, everyday scene, emphasizing the contrast between the figure’s illuminated attire and the softer, natural surroundings. The presence of the umbrella and flowers suggests a moment of leisure or a brief pause in a garden setting, inviting contemplation of femininity and poise within a tranquil environment.
Technique & Style
Vermont employs a pronounced impasto technique, applying thick, visible brushstrokes that create a tactile surface. The textured handling of paint highlights the light falling on the woman’s face and dress, while the background is rendered with looser, more atmospheric strokes, reinforcing depth and a sense of immediacy.
History & Provenance
Created at the close of the 19th century, Femeie cu umbrelă reflects Vermont’s engagement with contemporary Romanian genre painting. The painting’s ownership record is limited, but it remains associated with the artist’s late‑period oeuvre, illustrating his interest in domestic subjects and outdoor light.
Artist & collection
Artist
If you like scenes of daily life painted with a quiet eye, try Nicolae Vermont’s work.
