The Nun

Europäische Grafik 1833–1921,

The painting depicts the upper body of a person shown from the waist up. The person is positioned slightly hunched forward, with a gentle bend at the waist, their face tilted downwards and their eyes directed down. Their facial features are painted in a stylized manner with a yellowish tone, and they appear to have delicate, elongated features, with closed eyes and a serene expression. The individual has long hair that appears to be tucked under a covering. They are dressed in a modest, loose-fitting green garment covered by a gray cloak with a hood that drapes over their head and shoulders. In their hands, they are holding a red book. The background is composed of rich dark shades of purple and maroon, with an abstract texture that contrasts with the figure's lighter clothing, enhancing the central focus on the figure.
Artist
Europäische Grafik 1833–1921
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
99.7 × 79.5 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The painting depicts the upper body of a person shown from the waist up. The person is positioned slightly hunched forward, with a gentle bend at the waist, their face tilted downwards and their eyes directed down. Their facial features are painted in a stylized manner with a yellowish tone, and they appear to have delicate, elongated features, with closed eyes and a serene expression. The individual has long hair that appears to be tucked under a covering. They are dressed in a modest, loose-fitting green garment covered by a gray cloak with a hood that drapes over their head and shoulders. In their hands, they are holding a red book. The background is composed of rich dark shades of purple and maroon, with an abstract texture that contrasts with the figure's lighter clothing, enhancing the central focus on the figure.

Europäische Grafik 1833–1921