Artwork

Peisaj

Peisaj, by Dumitru Ghiață, 1938
Peisaj, by Dumitru Ghiață, 1938

Peisaj is a print by Dumitru Ghiață. It dates from 1938 and is held in the collection of the Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea.

About this work

Overview

Peisaj is a landscape work by Romanian artist Dumitru Ghiață, created around 1938. The artwork exists as a print, characterized by a predominantly brown color scheme with scattered lighter shades.

Subject & Meaning

Ghiață's work often focused on rural scenes and still life, drawing on folk traditions to evoke the simplicity of village life. Peisaj reflects this focus, presenting a subdued and straightforward representation of a landscape.

Technique & Style

The print is marked by a restrained palette and a synthetic drawing style, consistent with Ghiață's broader body of work. The dominant brown hues and subtle contrast created by lighter shades contribute to the overall muted tone.

History & Provenance

The print bears an inscription 'INV. 613' in the top-right corner, and illegible writing in the bottom-left corner, suggesting it may be part of a larger collection or archive.

Artist & collection

Artist

Dumitru Ghiață

Dumitru Ghiață (22 September 1888 – 3 July 1972) was a Romanian landscape painter.