La Paloma (painting) explained

La Paloma
Medium:Oil on canvas
Artist:Isidre Nonell
Year:1904[1]
City:Barcelona
Museum:Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya

La Paloma is an oil on canvas painting by Catalan painter Isidre Nonell, created in 1904, which is exhibited at the National Art Museum of Catalonia in Barcelona.

Description

La Paloma, draped in burnt orange against a dark green background, faces away from the viewer as if in deep thought. In this painting, Nonell sharply accentuates her features and uses bold strokes to further define her.

Composition

The portrait is placed off center and nearly fills the frame. The woman, mostly in shadow faces the muted light.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: MNAC . . 6 July 2012.