''La Paloma'' is an oil on canvas painting by
Catalan
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Catalonia
From, or related to Catalonia:
* Catalan language, a Romance language
* Catalans, an ethnic group formed by the people from, or with origins in, Northern or southern Catalonia
Places
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painter
Isidre Nonell
Isidre Nonell i Monturiol (; es, Isidro Nonell y Monturiol; 30 November 1872 – 21 February 1911) was a Spanish artist known for his expressive portrayal of socially marginalized individuals in late 19th-century Barcelona.
Life
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, 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.
References
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Paintings in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya
1904 paintings