Artwork

Stradă din Dobrogea (Cafenea la Balcic)

Stradă din Dobrogea (Cafenea la Balcic), by Alexandru Carol Satmary, 1911
Stradă din Dobrogea (Cafenea la Balcic), by Alexandru Carol Satmary, 1911

Stradă din Dobrogea (Cafenea la Balcic) is a print by Alexandru Carol Satmary. It dates from 1911 and is held in the collection of the Bucharest Municipality Museum.

About this work

Overview

Stradă din Dobrogea (Cafenea la Balcic) is a painting by Alexandru Carol Satmary, created around 1911. It is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a street scene, featuring a tree at its center, a figure on a bench, and a building in the background. The muted color palette and the focus on everyday life suggest a quiet, observational tone.

Technique & Style

The work is characterized by thick, uneven brushstrokes and a rough texture, achieved through the use of impasto. This technique gives the scene a spontaneous, sketch-like quality, with some areas appearing more defined than others.

Artist & collection