Artwork
NATURĂ STATICĂ CU CEPE, RĂZĂTOARE ȘI CEAȘCĂ
NATURĂ STATICĂ CU CEPE, RĂZĂTOARE ȘI CEAȘCĂ is a print by Micaela Eleutheriade. It dates from 1930 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Art of Romania.
About this work
You can barely make out shapes—maybe some onions, a grater, and a cup—but the paint is worn, like it’s been handled a lot.
This close-up shows a faded print with rough, uneven brushstrokes. The colors are mostly muted blues, grays, and browns, blending into each other. You can barely make out shapes—maybe some onions, a grater, and a cup—but the paint is worn, like it’s been handled a lot.
The signature in the corner reads *"M. Eleutheriade, 1930"*, hinting this was made early in her career. The print looks old, with some spots where the ink has rubbed off over time.
If you like this style, check out still life paintings next—they often focus on everyday objects like food and tools.
Overview
Natură Statică cu Cepe, Răzătoare Și Cească is a 1930 still life painting by Micaela Eleutheriade, characterized by muted tones and expressive brushwork.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts everyday kitchen items, including onions, a grater, and a cup, emphasizing the mundane in a close-up composition.
Technique & Style
Executed with rough, uneven brushstrokes, the work features a predominantly muted palette of blues, grays, and browns, with visible wear suggesting handling over time.
History & Provenance
Signed 'M. Eleutheriade, 1930', the piece is an early work in the artist's oeuvre, with its condition reflecting age and use.
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.
