Artwork
Fântână la Cașin
Fântână la Cașin is a print by Henri H. Catargi. It dates from 1939 and is held in the collection of the Bucharest Municipality Museum.
About this work
Overview
Fântână la Cașin is a 1939 painting by Henri Catargi, a Romanian artist from Brașov. The work is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene landscape featuring a yellow building with a red base and brown roof, accompanied by a fountain and bare trees. The scene conveys a sense of quietness and stillness.
Technique & Style
Catargi's use of muted colors creates a subdued atmosphere, with the yellow building being a notable exception. The overall effect is achieved through the artist's restrained palette and composition.
History & Provenance
Created in 1939, Fântână la Cașin is a representative work by Catargi, known for his landscapes and rural scenes.
Artist & collection
Artist
Henri Catargi (December 6, 1894, Bucharest, Romania – July 19, 1976, Bucharest) was a renowned Romanian painter from Braşov.
