Artwork
Portret de fată
Portret de fată is a print by Magdalena Rădulescu. It dates from 1958 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Art of Romania.
About this work
Overview
Created around 1958, the work titled "Portret de fată" is attributed to Romanian painter Magdalena Rădulescu. The composition centers on a seated woman whose calm pose and direct gaze dominate the picture plane, while the surrounding space recedes into an indistinct, muted backdrop that serves to emphasize her facial features.
Subject & Meaning
The figure is depicted wearing a wide-brimmed hat edged with a vivid red band and a dark coat punctuated by bright red, white, and gold accents. Her hands rest lightly in her lap, suggesting a moment of quiet contemplation. The straightforward presentation invites viewers to consider the individual's identity and inner state rather than a narrative scene.
Technique & Style
Rădulescu employs a pronounced impasto technique, applying thick, uneven brushstrokes that give the garment surfaces a tactile, three‑dimensional quality. The paint is left intentionally unblended in places, creating a rough, spontaneous texture that contrasts with the smoothness of the blurred background and draws attention to the materiality of the clothing.
History & Provenance
The portrait dates to the late 1950s, a period when Rădulescu was active in the Romanian art scene, though specific details of its exhibition history or ownership are not recorded in the available sources. Its creation aligns with the artist’s broader interest in portraiture and the exploration of surface and form during that decade.
Artist & collection
Artist
Magdalena Rădulescu was a Romanian modernist painter and illustrator. She was known for her symbolist and expressionist paintings, inspired by Romanian traditions and folklore. Rădulescu lived most of her life in…
