Portrait of a girl 1885

antonazbe

acrylic

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

neo expressionist

acrylic on canvas

portrait head and shoulder

underpainting

painting painterly

animal drawing portrait

nose

lady

portrait art

"Portrait of a Girl" (1885) by Anton Azbe is a captivating oil painting portraying a young woman with a pensive expression. The subject's gaze is directed downward, her delicate features illuminated against a dark background. Azbe, known for his realistic and emotive style, captures the sitter's subtle melancholic mood, emphasizing her youthfulness and vulnerability through loose brushstrokes and soft, painterly shadows. The use of light and shadow enhances the three-dimensionality of the figure, creating a sense of intimacy and depth.