Artwork
Peisaj cu pom verde
Peisaj cu pom verde is an unspecified painting by Alexandru Carol Satmary. It dates from 1915 and is held in the collection of the Bucharest Municipality Museum. Alexandru Carol Satmar’s landscape, dating from around 1915, is part of the Museum of Ethnography’s collection.
About this work
Overview
Beneath the hill, a small pool mirrors the sky, while the foreground is covered in lively patches of grass rendered in bright greens and yellows.
Alexandru Carol Satmar’s landscape, dating from around 1915, is part of the Museum of Ethnography’s collection. The composition presents a modest rural setting, dominated by a solitary dark‑green tree on the left and a meandering earth track that leads the eye toward a distant hill. Beneath the hill, a small pool mirrors the sky, while the foreground is covered in lively patches of grass rendered in bright greens and yellows.
Subject & Meaning
The work captures a moment of quiet countryside life, emphasizing the relationship between natural elements and human passage. The solitary tree and the winding path suggest a sense of solitude and contemplation, while the reflective water introduces a subtle dialogue between the earth and the sky, hinting at the transitory nature of light and atmosphere in an open landscape.
Technique & Style
Satmar’s handling of paint is brisk and textured, with loose, gestural strokes that convey immediacy. The application appears almost impasto in places, giving the surface a palpable thickness that catches light. The palette is fresh yet uneven, combining vivid greens, yellows, and warm earth tones, reinforcing the impression of an outdoor, plein‑air execution.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1915, the painting entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings at an unspecified date, where it remains on display. Its provenance traces back to the artist’s early twentieth‑century output, reflecting a period when Romanian painters were increasingly exploring direct observation of rural scenery.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alexandru Carol Satmary (1870–1933) was an artist, born in Bucharest.
