Author: Teodor Axentowicz
Title: Portrait of a Lady with a Brooch
Technique: oil, canvas
Dimensions: 74.5 x 56 cm
Dimensions with frame: 87 x 69 cm
Signed underneath: "T. Axentowicz"
DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
The painting belongs to one of the main currents of Teodor Axentowicz's work, which are salon-like, representative female portraits distinguished by technical virtuosity and subtle moodiness. These types of female images fit perfectly into the lyrical character of fin de siècle art.
In the painting on display, attention is drawn to the Art Nouveau lines, the nobility of the narrow range of colors and the artful rendering of the matter of the fabrics depicted. The delicate, asymmetrical lowering of the etoli from the lady's right shoulder dynamizes the static composition, adding a touch of grace and femininity.
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