Artwork

Natură moartă cu instrumente muzicale

Natură moartă cu instrumente muzicale, by Iosif Iser, unspecified, 1940
Natură moartă cu instrumente muzicale, by Iosif Iser, unspecified, 1940

Natură moartă cu instrumente muzicale is an unspecified painting by Iosif Iser. It dates from 1940 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Art of Romania.

About this work

Overview

Natură moartă cu instrumente muzicale is a 1940 painting by Iosif Iser.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a still life arrangement featuring a violin, bow, and lyre against a dark blue background. The instruments rest on a cloth, creating a composition that explores the interplay of objects and color.

Technique & Style

The work is characterized by bold, vibrant colors and thick, textured brushstrokes, particularly evident in the impasto treatment of the cloth. The lyre's face is stylized, with simplified features that give it a mask-like appearance.

Artist & collection

Artist

Iosif Iser

Iosif Iser painted everyday life with a focus on people and places. His 1933 work *Paris. Strada Mouffetard* shows a lively street scene in Paris, while *Nud pe fotoliu* depicts a seated nude figure. His brushwork…