Artwork
Peisaj din Balcic
Peisaj din Balcic is a print by Lucian Grigorescu. It dates from 1939 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Art of Romania.
About this work
Overview
Peisaj din Balcic is a painting by Lucian Grigorescu, a Romanian artist active in the early 20th century.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a hillside scene in Balcic, a coastal town, with weathered buildings and uneven terrain. The focus is on capturing the texture and ruggedness of the landscape.
Technique & Style
Grigorescu employed the post-impressionist style, characterized by thick, uneven brushstrokes and an emphasis on texture. The impasto technique is evident, with paint applied heavily to create a rough, almost three-dimensional effect.
History & Provenance
Created around 1939, Peisaj din Balcic is a representative work of Grigorescu's landscape oeuvre. The artist was later recognized as a corresponding member of the Romanian Academy in 1948.
Artist & collection
Artist
Lucian Grigorescu (Romanian pronunciation: ; 1 February 1894, Medgidia – 28 October 1965, Bucharest) was a Romanian post-impressionist painter.
