Artwork

Peisaj marin

Peisaj marin, by Lucia Dem-Bălăcescu, 1850
Peisaj marin, by Lucia Dem-Bălăcescu, 1850

Peisaj marin is a print by Lucia Dem-Bălăcescu. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Art of Romania.

About this work

Overview

Peisaj marin is a painting by Lucia Dem-Bălăcescu, created around 1850.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a boat with a white hull and orange trim on a deep blue sea, set against a blurred city skyline with palm trees, rendered in reds, purples, and pinks.

Technique & Style

Thick, uneven brushstrokes give the painting a rough, textured appearance, achieved through the use of heavy paint application. The contrast between the boat's white color and the darker water is striking, while the cityscape is simplified into blocks of color.

Artist & collection