Artwork
Nomazi
Nomazi is a print by Nicolae Grigorescu. It dates from 1882 and is held in the collection of the Colecție particulară - București.
About this work
Overview
Nomazi is a painting by Nicolae Grigorescu, created around 1882. It is currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts two large tents on a grassy field under a bright sky. The tents appear to be made of animal hides, and the scene conveys a sense of quiet simplicity.
Technique & Style
Grigorescu's brushwork varies between soft, blue and white strokes for the sky and rougher, darker textures for the tents and ground. A warm glow emanates from a small fire inside one tent, contrasting with the surrounding calm.
Artist & collection
Artist
Nicolae Grigorescu was one of the founders of modern Romanian painting. He is considered by Romanians the greatest Romanian painter, and one of the founders of modern Romanian art. He is most known for paintings…
