French peasant woman with a bag on her back 

Romanian painter Nicolae Grigorescu is known for his realistic portrayals of peasant life. In this untitled work, he depicts a woman in traditional garb carrying a large sack on her back as she stands at a gate. The loose brushstrokes and muted palette give the scene a sense of quiet dignity. Grigorescu’s focus on the daily lives of ordinary people established him as a key figure in the development of modern Romanian art.