Artwork
Femeie cu capre
Femeie cu capre is an unspecified painting by Elena Popea. It dates from 1920 and is held in the collection of the Brukenthal National Museum.
About this work
Overview
Femeie cu capre is a painting by Elena Popea, an early 20th-century Romanian Modernist artist.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a woman in traditional attire walking with two goats, set against a rural landscape with simple houses and a church tower. The scene reflects Popea's interest in everyday life and labor.
Technique & Style
The work features thick, visible brushstrokes and textured paint, achieved through the impasto technique. Popea's style blends influences from Impressionism, Expressionism, and Cubism.
Context
Popea, born in Austria-Hungary, was active in Romania during the early 20th century, a period that saw the rise of various modern art movements.
Artist & collection
Artist
Elena Popea (15 April 1879, Brașov – 19 June 1941, Bucharest) was an Austro-Hungarian-born Romanian Modernist painter whose influences included Impressionism, Expressionism and Cubism.
