Artwork
Peisaj din Balcic
Peisaj din Balcic is an unspecified painting by Paul Miracovici. It dates from 1949 and is held in the collection of the Cotroceni National Museum.
About this work
Overview
Created around 1949 by Romanian painter Paul Miracovici, this work titled *Peisaj din Balcic* is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. The image portrays a small settlement perched on a slope, its modest houses clustered beneath a gentle sky that recedes toward a distant water body.
Subject & Meaning
The composition captures a quiet moment in the coastal town of Balcic, emphasizing the relationship between built forms and the surrounding landscape. The modest, weathered structures suggest a community shaped by time and the sea, while the open horizon conveys a sense of openness and continuity beyond the village.
Technique & Style
Miracovici employs a palette of warm yellows and earthy browns, applying paint in thick, tactile strokes that give the rooftops and walls a palpable texture. The impasto technique creates a three‑dimensional quality, especially on the uneven, patched roofs, while softer washes render the distant hills and pale sky.
History & Provenance
The painting entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings after its creation, though the precise acquisition details remain undocumented. Its presence in the museum aligns with the institution’s focus on works that illustrate regional cultural and architectural traditions, offering viewers insight into mid‑twentieth‑century Romanian coastal life.
