Artwork
Figuri Nazare - Portugalia
Figuri Nazare - Portugalia 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
Figuri Nazare - Portugalia is a watercolor painting created by Romanian artist Henri Catargi in 1937. It is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts four portraits of people, possibly capturing traditional attire, with notable attention to their hats and clothing. The subjects are rendered in a loose, expressive style.
Technique & Style
Catargi employed rapid, sketchy lines and watercolor washes to convey the essence of his subjects, focusing on facial features and fabric textures. The overall effect is one of spontaneity and immediacy.
History & Provenance
Henri Catargi, born in 1894 in Bucharest, was active in Brașov and produced this work during a period when he was engaged with figurative art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Henri Catargi (December 6, 1894, Bucharest, Romania – July 19, 1976, Bucharest) was a renowned Romanian painter from Braşov.
