Artwork
Lacul Como
Lacul Como is an unspecified painting by Petre Iorgulescu-Yor. It dates from 1924 and is held in the collection of the Art Museum of Constanta.
About this work
Overview
Lacul Como is a painting by Petre Iorgulescu-Yor, a Romanian artist of Jewish and Greek descent, created circa 1924. The work is characteristic of Expressionism, a style marked by emotive and expressive brushwork.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a tranquil scene of Lake Como, featuring a tree on the left and rolling hills with buildings in the background. The composition captures the natural beauty of the landscape.
Technique & Style
Iorgulescu-Yor's use of loose, expressive brushstrokes and a muted color palette, dominated by greens, blues, and browns, imbues the scene with a sense of movement and energy. The artist's style reflects the influence of Expressionist techniques.
History & Provenance
The painting is held in the collection of the Museum of Ethnography, a repository that preserves and showcases cultural and artistic heritage.
Artist & collection
Artist
Petre Iorgulescu-Yor (24 December 1890, Râmnicu Sărat – 29 April 1939, Bucharest) was a Romanian Expressionist painter of Jewish and Greek ancestry.
