Artwork
Golf
Golf is an unspecified painting by Carol Szathmari. It dates from 1874 and is held in the collection of the Bucharest Municipality Museum.
About this work
Overview
Golf, a work by Carol Szathmari dating to circa 1874, is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography. The piece presents a serene, misty landscape characterized by soft, blended hues.
Subject & Meaning
The subject of Golf is a tranquil natural scene featuring three distant, rounded hills set against a soft blue-gray sky that lightens near the hills. Earthy tones suggest a forested area below, with subtle white accents implying water or reflected light.
Technique & Style
The painting exhibits loose, sketchy brushwork with watercolor-like washes, resulting in fuzzy edges. The hills, though smooth in appearance, are textured through layered brushstrokes, akin to impasto techniques that build up paint for tactile effect.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1874 by Carol Szathmari, Golf is currently housed at the Museum of Ethnography.
Artist & collection
Artist
Carol Szathmari made paintings and one sculpture in the mid-1800s, mostly portraits and scenes from everyday life.
