Artwork

Portret de lipoveancă

Portret de lipoveancă, by Ion Theodorescu-Sion, 1920
Portret de lipoveancă, by Ion Theodorescu-Sion, 1920

Portret de lipoveancă is a print by Ion Theodorescu-Sion. It dates from 1920 and is held in the collection of the Gavrilă Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea - Art Museum.

About this work

Overview

Portret de lipoveancă is a painting created by Ion Theodorescu-Sion around 1920. It is held in the collection of the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a seated woman with her hands folded, dressed in traditional attire, including a dark headscarf with bright green and red stripes and a colorful skirt. The subject is presented in a calm, static pose.

Technique & Style

Theodorescu-Sion's style in this work blends elements of modern art with traditional themes. The painting features bold, non-realistic colors and visible brushstrokes, giving it a flat, slightly rough texture. The artist's use of color and light creates a distinctive visual effect.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Ion Theodorescu-Sion

Artist

Ion Theodorescu-Sion

Ion Theodorescu-Sion (Romanian pronunciation: ; also known as Ioan Theodorescu-Sion or Teodorescu-Sion; January 2, 1882 – March 31, 1939) was a Romanian painter and draftsman, known for his contributions to modern art…