Chih-Hsiung Wu

1890

Well

private collection

This painting, "Portrait of a Young Woman," was created by Pissarro in 1890. Through the medium of oil painting, it showcases free and delicate brushstrokes, typical of the Impressionist style. The contrast of light and dark colors is striking, reflecting the woman's unique inner emotions and charm. Pissarro, through soft and warm tones, successfully captures the variations of light on the subject's face, which not only demonstrates his sensitivity to changes in light and shadow but also presents a sense of the intertwining of time and culture. The work, through subtle gazes and expressive details, seems to allow the viewer a glimpse into the inner world of women of that era.

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