Artwork
Portret de femeie
Portret de femeie is a print by Nicolae Tonitza. It dates from 1923 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Art of Romania.
About this work
Overview
Portret de femeie is a painting by Nicolae Tonitza, created around 1923. It is a portrait of a woman.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a woman with short, dark hair and a neutral expression. Her face is rendered in simple, flat colors, while the background is a chaotic mix of red, blue, and green hues.
Technique & Style
The artist employed thick, uneven brushstrokes, creating a textured effect. The impasto technique used here emphasizes the subject's face against the turbulent background.
Artist & collection
Artist
Nicolae Tonitza was a Romanian painter, engraver, lithographer, journalist and art critic. Drawing inspiration from Post-Impressionism and Expressionism, he had a major role in introducing modernist guidelines to local art.
