Artwork

Noaptea (interior cu trei femei)

Noaptea (interior cu trei femei), by Marcel Janco, unspecified, 1928
Noaptea (interior cu trei femei), by Marcel Janco, unspecified, 1928

Noaptea (interior cu trei femei) is an unspecified painting by Marcel Janco. It dates from 1928 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Art of Romania.

About this work

Overview

Noaptea (interior cu trei femei) is a painting by Marcel Janco, created around 1928.

Subject & Meaning

The work depicts three nude women in a dimly lit interior, with a ship visible outside a window. The women's bodies are rendered in bold, flat shapes with bright colors against a dark background.

Technique & Style

The painting features thick, textured brushstrokes and dramatic lighting with sharp contrasts between light and shadow, achieved through the use of impasto, a technique where paint is applied thickly to create a raised surface.

Artist & collection

Artist

Marcel Janco

Marcel Janco painted still lifes and portraits in the early 20th century, blending bold colors and geometric shapes.