Artwork

Nud de văl

Nud de văl, by Max Hermann Maxy, unspecified, 1922
Nud de văl, by Max Hermann Maxy, unspecified, 1922

Nud de văl is an unspecified painting by Max Hermann Maxy. It dates from 1922 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Art of Romania.

About this work

Overview

Nud de văl is a 1922 painting by Max Hermann Maxy.

Subject & Meaning

The work depicts a close-up view of foliage, featuring leaves and branches in a palette dominated by greens, browns, and whites, with touches of yellow and blue. The composition is characterized by sharp, angular forms.

Technique & Style

The artist employed thick, textured brushstrokes, creating a raised surface that gives the leaves a nearly three-dimensional appearance. This technique, known as impasto, adds depth and tactility to the painting.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Max Hermann Maxy

Artist

Max Hermann Maxy

Max Hermann Maxy was a Romanian painter, art professor, scenographer, and professor of German-Jewish descent.