Artwork
Cap de bou
Cap de bou is an unspecified painting by Alexandru Carol Satmary. It dates from 1915 and is held in the collection of the Bucharest Municipality Museum.
About this work
Overview
Cap de bou is a painting by Alexandru Carol Satmary, created around 1915. It is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the head of a cow, capturing its rugged texture and steady gaze. The cow's shaggy fur and dark features are rendered in detail, while the surrounding environment remains indistinct.
Technique & Style
Satmary employed loose, rough brushstrokes and thick paint to convey the cow's texture, particularly in its fur. The impasto technique used gives the painting a tactile quality, with visible layers of paint adding depth.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alexandru Carol Satmary (1870–1933) was an artist, born in Bucharest.
