Artwork

Peisaj citadin (Quimperlé)

Peisaj citadin (Quimperlé), by Jean Alexandru Steriadi, unspecified, 1906
Peisaj citadin (Quimperlé), by Jean Alexandru Steriadi, unspecified, 1906

Peisaj citadin (Quimperlé) is an unspecified painting by Jean Alexandru Steriadi. It dates from 1906 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Art of Romania.

About this work

Overview

Peisaj citadin (Quimperlé) is a painting by Jean Alexandru Steriadi, created in 1906.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a small town situated by a river, with closely packed buildings featuring dark roofs and light-colored walls, and a prominent church tower in the background. The river's surface reflects the scene.

Technique & Style

The work is characterized by loose and rapid brushstrokes, resulting in a soft, sketchy texture that captures the atmosphere of the scene rather than its precise details.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Jean Alexandru Steriadi

Artist

Jean Alexandru Steriadi

Jean Alexandru Steriadi was a Romanian painter and drawing artist. He made portraits and compositions based on a strong, expressive drawing; then he evolved towards impressionistic influenced landscapes in which the…