Artwork
Interior oriental
Interior oriental is an unspecified painting by Alexandru Carol Satmary. It dates from 1908 and is held in the collection of the Bucharest Municipality Museum.
About this work
Overview
Interior oriental, created circa 1908 by Alexandru Carol Satmary, is a vibrant, cluttered room scene now housed at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a domestic interior with a red couch, wooden cabinet, mirror, and a table set with a white cloth, blue jar, and red objects resembling fruit or bowls, evoking a sense of everyday life.
Technique & Style
Characterized by thick, rough brushstrokes and impasto, the work conveys a lively, somewhat disordered atmosphere, akin to a spontaneous snapshot.
History & Provenance
Created in 1908, the piece is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography, with no detailed provenance provided beyond its current holdings.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alexandru Carol Satmary (1870–1933) was an artist, born in Bucharest.
