Artwork
În refugiu
În refugiu is an unspecified painting by Ion Dumitrescu-Stoica. It dates from 1916 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Art of Romania.
About this work
Overview
În refugiu, a c. 1916 work by Ion Dumitrescu-Stoica, depicts a dynamic outdoor scene characterized by a multitude of human and animal figures engaged in various activities.
Subject & Meaning
The painting captures a moment of communal activity, with individuals walking, loading/unloading carts, and a central horse, conveying a sense of everyday life and possibly refuge or transition, as implied by the title.
Technique & Style
Executed with thick, rough brushstrokes and prominent impasto, the work achieves a textured, almost three-dimensional quality, particularly in areas with heavily applied paint. The color palette is predominantly earthy (browns, grays, muted greens) with selective accents of brighter hues (red, yellow).
History & Provenance
Created circa 1916 by Ion Dumitrescu-Stoica, specific details regarding the work's history, ownership, or exhibition record prior to its current status are not provided.
Context
While the exact context of creation is unclear, the piece reflects early 20th-century artistic tendencies towards expressive, textured brushwork and everyday life themes, potentially aligning with European modernist movements of the time.
Legacy
The legacy of 'În refugiu' is not elaborated upon in available information, leaving its impact on subsequent artists or its reception over time unspecified.
Artist & collection
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