Composition with Two Female Characters

With a strong education focused on drawing, Cecilia Cuțescu-Storck created numerous expression studies and nude studies from a young age to delve into the mysteries of human psychology, reflected in the features of the face. The work signed by the artist Cecilia Cuțescu-Storck presents two characters captured in a moment of familiarity, accentuated by the gesture of an embrace. The two characters are treated differently, and even their attention is directed towards distinct points. The gaze of the young woman on the right involves the viewer in the scene, enhancing the sense of presence, while the other character is captivated by the blue object.
The artist's mastery is evident in the smooth transitions used to depict the flesh tones, through modulated lines that add volume, and in the transparent effects created by the pastel. The dominant color palette in the composition is made up of the complementary colors blue and orange. Alongside these, the colored grays provide harmony to the work.