Artwork

Case albastre seara

Case albastre seara, by Hârtopeanu Petru, 1957
Case albastre seara, by Hârtopeanu Petru, 1957

Case albastre seara is a print by Hârtopeanu Petru. It dates from 1957 and is held in the collection of the Moldova National Museum Complex.

About this work

Overview

Created circa 1957, *Case albastre seara* is attributed to Petre Hârtopeanu, a Romanian‑German painter and professor active in the mid‑20th century. The work is presented as an image that captures a close‑up view of a textured brown surface, possibly wood or wall, marked by a handwritten label in the lower left corner.

Subject & Meaning

The title, translating to “Blue houses in the evening,” suggests a nocturnal urban scene, yet the visual field focuses on the materiality of a single surface rather than a literal depiction of architecture. The contrast between the title’s lyrical implication and the earthy, intimate surface invites contemplation of memory and place.

Technique & Style

The surface is rendered in warm, earthy tones of brown, red and orange, with visible brushstrokes and scratches that create a tactile quality. Hârtopeanu’s handling emphasizes texture and color depth, aligning with his broader reputation for employing rich, warm palettes and a painterly, almost sculptural surface treatment.

History & Provenance

Petre Hârtopeanu, born in 1913, spent his later professional years in Frankfurt am Main, where he died in 2001. The work dates from the period when he was establishing his reputation as both a practicing artist and an educator, reflecting the synthesis of his teaching background and personal artistic concerns.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Hârtopeanu Petru

Artist

Hârtopeanu Petru

Petre Hârtopeanu (15 June 1913, Dângeni, Botoșani County, Romania — 22 March 2001, Frankfurt-am-Main) was a Romanian-German painter and art professor.