Artwork

Narcise

Narcise, by Maria Gropa-Sion
Narcise, by Maria Gropa-Sion

Narcise is a print by Maria Gropa-Sion. It is held in the collection of the Brukenthal National Museum.

About this work

Overview

The painting Narcise depicts a vase of flowers on a rough surface, executed with thick, uneven brushstrokes and vivid colors.

Subject & Meaning

The artwork features a bouquet of flowers in a green vase, with bright yellow and orange petals dominating the composition. The flowers are rendered in a loose, expressive manner, with irregular shapes and unblended colors.

Technique & Style

The painting is characterized by impasto technique, with thick, heavy brushstrokes creating a textured surface. The colors are applied in a bold, unblended manner, resulting in a vibrant, dynamic effect.

Artist & collection

Artist

Maria Gropa-Sion

Maria Gropa-Sion painted ordinary people and places with quiet attention. In *La cosit* you’ll see women working in fields, in *Autoportret I* she shows herself looking straight ahead. *Valea Oltețului* is a print of a…