Artwork

Copii la patinaj

Copii la patinaj, by Dumitru Ghiață, unspecified
Copii la patinaj, by Dumitru Ghiață, unspecified

Copii la patinaj is an unspecified painting by Dumitru Ghiață. It is held in the collection of the Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea.

About this work

Overview

The painting 'Copii la patinaj' is a worn canvas with faded, uneven patches of brown, beige, and gray. The surface is patchy, with thick and thin areas, and is marked by dark patches and cracks.

Subject & Meaning

The title 'Copii la patinaj', meaning 'Children Skating' in Romanian, suggests a figurative scene, but the weathered state of the painting makes it difficult to discern the original subject.

Technique & Style

The paint is applied unevenly, with some areas thick and bubbled, while others are thin and worn. The edges are rough, with visible signs of repair, such as tape or glue holding the canvas together.

Artist & collection

Artist

Dumitru Ghiață

Dumitru Ghiață (22 September 1888 – 3 July 1972) was a Romanian landscape painter.