Artwork
Arcadă sub turn
Arcadă sub turn is an unspecified painting by Carol Szathmari. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Bucharest Municipality Museum.
About this work
Overview
Arcadă sub turn is a painting by Carol Szathmari, created around 1850. It is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by loose, watery brushstrokes and a muted color palette dominated by browns and grays, with touches of red. The paint is applied unevenly, with some areas appearing smudged or scratched, suggesting a quick study or sketch.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a building corner and a narrow alley, rendered in a rough and sketchy manner. The scene is not highly detailed, leaving interpretation open.
Artist & collection
Artist
Carol Szathmari made paintings and one sculpture in the mid-1800s, mostly portraits and scenes from everyday life.
