Artwork
Femei în parc
Femei în parc is an unspecified painting by Ion Andreescu. It dates from 1876 and is held in the collection of the Colecție particulară - București.
About this work
Overview
Ion Andreescu’s canvas titled *Femei în parc*, dated around 1876, is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. The work portrays a tranquil outdoor scene in which three figures are seated on a blanket beneath a tree, set against a dense, shadowy woodland and a faintly visible stream.
Subject & Meaning
The composition features two women and a child. The adults, dressed in long, flowing garments of muted green and warm orange‑brown, hold folded umbrellas and wear hats, while the child in the centre is clad in a blue dress. The arrangement suggests a leisurely family outing, emphasizing a moment of quiet repose within nature.
Technique & Style
Andreescu employs a pronounced impasto technique, applying thick layers of paint that remain visible on the figures’ clothing and the tree bark. This tactile approach creates a textured surface that captures light and adds a sense of immediacy to the scene, while the overall palette remains subdued, reinforcing the calm atmosphere.
History & Provenance
Created in the mid‑1870s, the painting entered the holdings of the Museum of Ethnography, where it remains on display. Its acquisition reflects the institution’s interest in documenting Romanian visual culture and the work of Andreescu, a notable figure in 19th‑century Romanian art.
Artist & collection
