Artwork
Portret (de) femeie (Nora Steriadi?)
Portret (de) femeie (Nora Steriadi?) is a print by Jean Alexandru Steriadi. It dates from 1931 and is held in the collection of the Bucharest Municipality Museum.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1931 by Romanian painter Jean Alexandru Steriadi, this portrait of a woman is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. The work presents a solitary figure rendered in a dark, indistinct background that concentrates the viewer’s attention on the sitter’s features and adornments.
Subject & Meaning
The composition depicts a woman shown in profile, her gaze directed slightly away from the viewer. She is dressed in a dark garment, accented by a long pearl necklace and a single bracelet on her left wrist, suggesting a sense of personal refinement within an otherwise muted setting.
Technique & Style
Steriadi employs a pronounced impasto technique, applying thick, textured brushstrokes that are especially evident on the woman’s sleeve and hands. Soft lighting illuminates her face and the pearl necklace, while the surrounding space remains in shadow, creating a tactile contrast between the figure and the blurred backdrop.
History & Provenance
Since its creation, the portrait has been housed in the Museum of Ethnography, where it remains accessible to the public. Its presence in this institution underscores the museum’s broader commitment to preserving early twentieth‑century Romanian visual culture.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jean Alexandru Steriadi was a Romanian painter and drawing artist. He made portraits and compositions based on a strong, expressive drawing; then he evolved towards impressionistic influenced landscapes in which the…
