Artwork
Femeie în verde
Femeie în verde is an unspecified painting by Kimon Loghi. It dates from 1922 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Art of Romania.
About this work
Overview
Femeie în verde, executed around 1922 by Romanian painter Kimon Loghi, presents a solitary female figure rendered in a dark green dress that matches a headband. The composition places the woman against an indistinct backdrop that hints at distant architecture and a pale sky, suggesting an urban setting observed from a distance.
Subject & Meaning
The central figure is depicted with short, wavy hair, a modest pearl necklace, and a softly illuminated face. The subdued lighting emphasizes the contours of her cheekbones and creates a gentle halo on her forehead, conveying a quiet, introspective presence within an ambiguous environment.
Technique & Style
Loghi employs thick, impasto brushwork, particularly evident in the background where the paint builds a textured surface. This tactile application contrasts with the smoother modeling of the woman's features, allowing the figure to emerge from a more gestural, atmospheric setting.
History & Provenance
Created in the early 1920s, the work reflects Loghi’s post‑World War I period, though specific details of its ownership and exhibition history remain undocumented in available records.
Artist & collection
Artist
Kimon Loghi painted bright, sunlit scenes of people at leisure by the sea. In 1903 he showed “Balada” and later captured bathers in “Femei la scăldat,” set a beach near Concarneau in “Plajă la Beg - Meil,” and printed…
