Artwork
Casa roz (Paris)
Casa roz (Paris) is an unspecified painting by Micaela Eleutheriade. It dates from 1927 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Art of Romania.
About this work
Overview
Casa roz (Paris) is an oil painting executed in 1927 by the Greek artist Micaela Eleutheriade. The work depicts a quiet urban corner in Paris, rendered from an elevated perspective that suggests a view from a nearby window. The composition is dominated by muted greys and browns, emphasizing the subdued atmosphere of the scene.
Subject & Meaning
The canvas presents a narrow Parisian street corner framed by aging façades with tall, slender windows and dark tiled roofs. A solitary, leafless tree occupies the sidewalk, and a slightly tilted streetlamp adds a modest focal point. The absence of pedestrians or vehicles creates a sense of stillness, inviting contemplation of the city's quiet moments.
Technique & Style
Eleutheriade employs a restrained palette and careful modeling of light and shadow, reminiscent of chiaroscuro, to convey depth within the compact urban space. The high-angle viewpoint and precise architectural details reflect a realist approach, while the overall tonal restraint aligns the work with early twentieth‑century European urban genre painting.
History & Provenance
Created in 1927, the painting belongs to the period when Eleutheriade was active in Paris, engaging with the city’s artistic circles. Its provenance traces back to the artist’s personal collection before entering private hands, though specific ownership details remain limited in public records.
Artist & collection
Artist
Micaela Eleutheriade (1900–1982) was a noted Romanian painter and engraver. She was a descendant, through her mother, of the painter Gheorghe Tattarescu, the pioneer of neoclassicism in Romania.
