Artwork
Peisaj cu case
Peisaj cu case 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
Created circa 1938, Peisaj cu case is an oil painting by Romanian artist Dumitru Ghiață (1888‑1972). The work depicts a rural landscape populated by modest structures and a few indistinct figures, rendered in a muted palette of earthy browns, reds and greens. It belongs to the collection of the Museum of Ethnography, illustrating the painter’s sustained interest in everyday countryside scenes.
Subject & Meaning
The composition presents a modest settlement—houses or walls—set within a rugged terrain, with a handful of villagers positioned near the architecture. Ghiață’s focus on ordinary rural life aligns with his broader concern for folk environments, suggesting a quiet observation of community and the relationship between people and their built surroundings.
Technique & Style
Ghiață employs a heavy impasto, applying paint in thick, almost slapped‑on strokes that give the surface a tactile, uneven quality. The brushwork is vigorous yet restrained, producing a raw, almost unfinished appearance. This approach underscores his sober, direct manner, rooted in folk‑inspired realism while emphasizing texture over fine detail.
History & Provenance
Peisaj cu case entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings as part of its effort to document Romanian visual culture. The painting reflects a period when Ghiață was consolidating his reputation for landscape and still‑life works, alongside pieces such as Peasants at the Fair and Winter at Târgoviște, which share his characteristic aesthetic.
Artist & collection
Artist
Dumitru Ghiață (22 September 1888 – 3 July 1972) was a Romanian landscape painter.
Museum
Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea
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