Artwork

Portretul unei țărănci italiene

Portretul unei țărănci italiene, by Mișu Popp, 1869
Portretul unei țărănci italiene, by Mișu Popp, 1869

Portretul unei țărănci italiene is a print by Mișu Popp. It dates from 1869 and is held in the collection of the Brukenthal National Museum.

About this work

Overview

Portretul unei țărănci italiene is a painting by Mișu Popp, created around 1869.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a woman in a simple, light-colored dress with dark trim, wearing a white headscarf and a red beaded necklace, holding a small bouquet of flowers.

Technique & Style

The artist uses a dark background to highlight the subject's face, with soft shadows adding depth, and renders the flowers with a high level of realism, creating a sense of depth and dimensionality.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Mișu Popp

Artist

Mișu Popp

Mișu Popp (1827–1892) was an artist, born in Brașov.