Artwork
Balcic
Balcic is a print by Henri H. Catargi. It dates from 1937 and is held in the collection of the Bucharest Municipality Museum.
About this work
Overview
Balcic is a 1937 watercolor painting by Henri Catargi, a Romanian artist associated with Brașov. The work is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene village scene in Balcic, a Romanian coastal town, with a horse-drawn cart in the foreground and buildings in the background. The scene conveys a sense of quiet contemplation.
Technique & Style
Catargi's use of watercolor creates a soft, muted palette, with a blue sky dotted with clouds. Yellow accents on some buildings add a touch of warmth to the otherwise subdued colors.
Artist & collection
Artist
Henri Catargi (December 6, 1894, Bucharest, Romania – July 19, 1976, Bucharest) was a renowned Romanian painter from Braşov.
