Artwork

Pe Valea Oltului

Pe Valea Oltului, by Carol Szathmari, unspecified, 1868
Pe Valea Oltului, by Carol Szathmari, unspecified, 1868

Pe Valea Oltului is an unspecified painting by the Impressionist artist Carol Szathmari. It dates from 1868 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Art of Romania.

About this work

Overview

Pe Valea Oltului is a landscape painting created by Carol Szathmari in 1868.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene river landscape with mountains in the background, conveying a sense of natural beauty. The calm river, surrounded by trees and rocks, is set against a backdrop of tall mountains and a blue sky with clouds.

Technique & Style

The work showcases Szathmari's attention to detail and use of color to capture the effects of light. Various shades of green and brown are used to render the trees and mountains, while the river's surface is subtly nuanced with ripples.

Artist & collection

Artist

Carol Szathmari

Carol Szathmari made paintings and one sculpture in the mid-1800s, mostly portraits and scenes from everyday life.