Artwork

INTERIOR

INTERIOR, by Alexandru Phoebus, unspecified, 1935
INTERIOR, by Alexandru Phoebus, unspecified, 1935

INTERIOR is an unspecified painting by Alexandru Phoebus. It dates from 1935 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Art of Romania.

About this work

Overview

INTERIOR is a painting by Alexandru Phoebus, created around 1935.

Subject & Meaning

The work depicts a simple room dominated by a bed, with a dark hat on the pillow. Outside the window, a building, railing, and tree are visible, rendered in bold, expressive brushstrokes.

Technique & Style

The painting features loose, uneven brushstrokes and thick paint, giving it a textured quality. Light enters through the window, but the colors remain unblended, creating a sense of spontaneity.

Context

The style of INTERIOR is characterized by the use of impasto, a technique where paint is applied thickly to create texture.

Artist & collection

Artist

Alexandru Phoebus

Alexandru Phoebus (1899–1954) was an artist, born in Bucharest.