Artwork

Digul parcului (Curtea palatului la Balcic)

Digul parcului (Curtea palatului la Balcic), by Vasile Popescu, unspecified, 1933
Digul parcului (Curtea palatului la Balcic), by Vasile Popescu, unspecified, 1933

Digul parcului (Curtea palatului la Balcic) is an unspecified painting by Vasile Popescu. It dates from 1933 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Art of Romania.

About this work

Overview

Digul parcului (Curtea palatului la Balcic) is a 1933 painting by Vasile Popescu.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a bridge with large arches spanning a body of water, surrounded by trees and bushes. The scene is rendered in a straightforward manner, with the bridge as the central element.

Technique & Style

The work features thick, textured brushwork and bold color choices, with the brown arches contrasting against the dark water. The artist's use of impasto creates a tactile quality, with visible strokes adding to the overall effect.

Artist & collection

Artist

Vasile Popescu

Vasile Popescu was a Romanian basketball player who competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics.