Artwork
Peisaj la Cassis
Peisaj la Cassis is a print by Lucian Grigorescu. It dates from 1928 and is held in the collection of the Colecție particulară - Maramureș.
About this work
Overview
Peisaj la Cassis is a painting by Lucian Grigorescu, a Romanian artist active in the early 20th century. Created around 1928, it exemplifies his work in a style characterized by vivid colors and expressive brushwork.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a landscape near Cassis, a French coastal town. A village is shown on a hillside, with houses clustered together, and a distant coastline is faintly visible.
Technique & Style
Grigorescu's use of thick, visible brushstrokes and impasto technique gives the scene a textured appearance. The color palette is predominantly earthy, with yellows, browns, and grays, while the sky is a pale blue.
History & Provenance
Lucian Grigorescu was born in 1894 and later became a corresponding member of the Romanian Academy in 1948, recognized for his contributions to Romanian modern art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Lucian Grigorescu (Romanian pronunciation: ; 1 February 1894, Medgidia – 28 October 1965, Bucharest) was a Romanian post-impressionist painter.
