Artwork
La pescuit (Băneasa)
La pescuit (Băneasa) is a print by Nicolae Mogoș Petrescu. It dates from 1929 and is held in the collection of the Bucharest Municipality Museum.
About this work
Overview
La pescuit (Băneasa) is a 1929 painting by Nicolae Mogoș Petrescu, held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene scene of two people fishing in a marshy pond, surrounded by tall reeds and wildflowers. One figure sits on the bank with a fishing rod, while the other kneels in the water.
Technique & Style
The artist employed soft colors, including greens, blues, and earthy tones, and loose brushstrokes to convey a sense of peacefulness. The natural light suggests a quiet afternoon atmosphere.
Artist & collection
Artist
Nicolae Mogoș Petrescu made prints and paintings in late-19th-century Bucharest. Two works in this set show his range: the print La pescuit (Băneasa) captures anglers by the river, while the painting Carol I portrays…
