Portrait of Róża Duchowa

"Portrait of Róża Duchowa", a captivating drawing crafted in 1934, graces the walls of the National Museum in Lublin. Measuring 47 centimeters in height and 62 centimeters in width, this piece draws us into the intimate world of its subject. nn The woman, depicted in a close-up portrait, turns her head slightly to the right, her gaze locking with ours in a moment of connection. Her short, dark, wavy hair, styled in the fashion of the 1930s, frames a face that is both striking and enigmatic. Her dark, well-defined eyebrows accentuate large, expressive eyes, while her full lips, painted a vibrant red, hint at a confident spirit. nn She is adorned in a blue dress with a low neckline, partially enveloped by a light blue, translucent shawl. The shawl, draped over her head and shoulders, introduces a sense of movement and fluidity to the composition. The background, rendered in a light brown, reveals the artist's hand through visible strokes of the drawing tool.