Artwork
Portret de fată
Portret de fată is a print by Eustațiu Stoenescu. It dates from 1939 and is held in the collection of the Bucharest Municipality Museum.
About this work
Overview
Portret de fată is a 1939 painting by Eustațiu Stoenescu, a Romanian artist known for his portraits. The work is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a young girl with dark hair and green eyes, dressed in dark attire with a white collar. Her serious expression engages the viewer directly, drawing attention to her face amidst a muted, dark background.
Technique & Style
The artist employed subdued colors, reserving the brightest tones for the subject's face, which becomes the focal point of the composition.
History & Provenance
Eustațiu Stoenescu, born in 1884 in Craiova, trained under Jean-Paul Laurens and exhibited his work early in his career, later basing himself in Paris and New York.
Artist & collection
Artist
Eustațiu Stoenescu (Craiova, 1884-New York City, 1957) was a Romanian painter principally known for his portraiture.
