Artwork

Peisaj cu case (Acoperișuri)

Peisaj cu case (Acoperișuri), by Lucian Grigorescu, unspecified, 1942
Peisaj cu case (Acoperișuri), by Lucian Grigorescu, unspecified, 1942

Peisaj cu case (Acoperișuri) is an unspecified painting by Lucian Grigorescu. It dates from 1942 and is held in the collection of the Art Museum of Constanta.

About this work

Overview

Peisaj cu case (Acoperișuri) is a 1942 painting by Lucian Grigorescu, held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a cityscape with varied buildings, their colors and forms creating a dynamic scene. The dominant red and orange hues of the roofs contrast with the diverse tones of the walls.

Technique & Style

Thick, uneven brushstrokes and impasto technique give the painting a textured, almost three-dimensional quality. The artist's use of bold colors and visible brushwork creates a lively, chaotic atmosphere.

Artist & collection

Artist

Lucian Grigorescu

Lucian Grigorescu painted quiet scenes of cities and coasts, mostly in oil on canvas.

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