Artwork
Natură statică cu măr, pistol și cărți
Natură statică cu măr, pistol și cărți is a print by Gheorghe Petrașcu. It dates from 1920 and is held in the collection of the Royal Court National Museum Complex.
About this work
Overview
Natură statică cu măr, pistol și cărți is a still life painting created by Gheorghe Petrașcu around 1920. The work features a collection of everyday objects arranged on a table.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a red apple, a pistol, and a stack of books on a cluttered table. The arrangement of these disparate objects creates a sense of tension and intrigue, inviting the viewer to ponder their significance.
Technique & Style
Petrașcu's use of color and texture is notable, with the vibrant red of the apple contrasting against the muted tones of the surrounding objects. The rough surface of the table and the impasto technique used for the objects add to the overall tactile quality of the work.
History & Provenance
Gheorghe Petrașcu, a Romanian painter, was born in 1872 and later elected to the Romanian Academy in 1936, posthumously gaining international recognition for his contributions to Romanian art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Gheorghe Petrașcu (Romanian pronunciation: ; 20 November 1872, Tecuci – 1 May 1949, Bucharest) was a Romanian painter.
