Artwork
Natură statică cu sfeșnic
Natură statică cu sfeșnic is an unspecified painting by the Impressionist artist Constantin Daniel Stahi. It dates from 1888 and is held in the collection of the Iulian Antonescu Bacău Museum Complex.
About this work
Overview
Natură statică cu sfeșnic is a painting by Constantin Daniel Stahi, created in 1888. It is a still life work held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a still life scene centered around a candle on a metal holder, with partially melted wax. Surrounding objects include a gold-colored bowl and a stack of books or papers, evoking a sense of quiet contemplation and warmth.
Technique & Style
The work features a muted color palette dominated by shades of brown, gold, and white. The use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye through the scene.
Artist & collection
Artist
Romanian painter Constantin Daniel Stahi made oils that feel like family snapshots—quiet, domestic, and warm.
Museum
Iulian Antonescu Bacău Museum Complex
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