books0977:Reading. Wojciech Weiss (Polish, 1875-1950). Oil on canvas.Weiss was searching for a formu
books0977:Reading. Wojciech Weiss (Polish, 1875-1950). Oil on canvas.Weiss was searching for a formula portrait, which would allow the viewer to come into direct contact with the model, by placing her in a shallow, truncated space, so as to build a feeling of direct communion and creating a mood and feeling of physical proximity. Framing, composition, color, use of light, and barely scratched details (like the white blouse straps) co-create an intimate atmosphere. -- source link