Artwork
Natură statică cu evantai
Natură statică cu evantai is an unspecified painting by the Realist artist Gheorghe Petrașcu. It dates from 1930 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Art of Romania.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1930, *Natură statică cu evantai* is a still‑life painting by Romanian artist Gheorghe Petrașcu. Executed during the later phase of his career, the work aligns with the realist tendencies that characterized his output. It presents a modest arrangement of everyday objects rendered in a restrained palette, inviting quiet observation.
Subject & Meaning
The composition centers on a brown ceramic vase, an open book, and a folded fan placed upon a tabletop. The objects are arranged with careful balance, their muted tones and subtle shadows emphasizing texture over narrative. The fan, a traditional decorative element, adds a cultural reference while the overall setting suggests a moment of domestic stillness.
Technique & Style
Petrașcu applied thick, tactile brushstrokes, employing impasto to build a palpable surface. The layered paint creates a sense of depth, especially in the darker background that recedes behind the illuminated objects. The limited chromatic range of browns, whites, and grays reinforces the work’s subdued mood, while the visible brushwork underscores the artist’s emphasis on materiality.
History & Provenance
Gheorghe Petrașcu (1872‑1949) was a prominent figure in Romanian painting, known for his still‑lifes and landscapes. *Natură statică cu evantai* was produced near the end of his life and later featured in posthumous exhibitions, including shows at the Paris International Exhibition and the Venice Biennale, which helped disseminate his work beyond Romania.
Artist & collection
Artist
Gheorghe Petrașcu (Romanian pronunciation: ; 20 November 1872, Tecuci – 1 May 1949, Bucharest) was a Romanian painter.
