Artwork
Fată cu pălărie (Puia Rebreanu)
Fată cu pălărie (Puia Rebreanu) is a print by Petre Iorgulescu-Yor. It dates from 1930 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Romanian Literature.
About this work
Overview
Fată cu pălărie (Puia Rebreanu) is a 1930 painting by Petre Iorgulescu-Yor, a Romanian Expressionist artist.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a young woman wearing a bright yellow hat, turned slightly to the side, with a loose, light-colored top and a hint of a scarf. The dark, blurry background focuses attention on her.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by thick, visible brushstrokes and vivid contrasts, giving it a textured look. The use of impasto technique is evident in the thick paint, while the lighting highlights the subject's face.
Context
Iorgulescu-Yor's work is associated with Expressionism, a movement that emphasized emotional intensity over realistic representation during the period in which he was active.
Artist & collection
Artist
Petre Iorgulescu-Yor (24 December 1890, Râmnicu Sărat – 29 April 1939, Bucharest) was a Romanian Expressionist painter of Jewish and Greek ancestry.
Museum
National Museum of Romanian Literature
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