Who painted Fetiță cu floare roșie?

Fetiță cu floare roșie was painted by Kimon Loghi.

Where can I see Fetiță cu floare roșie?

Fetiță cu floare roșie is held by National Museum of Art of Romania.

Artwork

Fetiță cu floare roșie

Fetiță cu floare roșie is an unspecified painting by Kimon Loghi. It is held in the collection of the National Museum of Art of Romania. The work depicts a young girl with light hair seated against a dark backdrop.

About this work

Overview

The work depicts a young girl with light hair seated against a dark backdrop. She faces the viewer, dressed in a soft brown coat over a pale shirt, with a vivid red‑orange flower tucked behind her ear. The composition isolates the figure, allowing the contrast between the muted clothing and the bright floral accent to dominate the visual impact.

Subject & Meaning

The central figure is a child, rendered with a calm, introspective demeanor. The placement of the flower near the ear may suggest a fleeting moment of innocence or a subtle nod to natural beauty, offering a focal point that disrupts the otherwise restrained palette and invites contemplation of youth and delicacy.

Technique & Style

The artist employs chiaroscuro, using deep shadows to model the girl's form while allowing soft, luminous brushstrokes to capture the sheen of skin and hair. The texture of the brown coat is suggested through layered strokes, whereas the flower’s surface is rendered with brisk, saturated pigment that catches the eye against the somber background.

History & Provenance

Details regarding the painting’s creation, date, and ownership are not provided in the available documentation. Consequently, the work’s provenance, exhibition history, and any associations with particular artistic movements remain unspecified pending further archival research.

Artist & collection

Artist

Kimon Loghi

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…