Artwork
Cimitir turcesc
Cimitir turcesc is a print by the Impressionist artist Carol Pop de Szathmári. It dates from 1856 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Art of Romania.
About this work
Overview
Cimitir turcesc is a 1856 work by Carol Szathmari, a Hungarian artist active in Bucharest known for his contributions to Romanian photography and early war photography.
Subject & Meaning
The image depicts a serene Turkish cemetery with rows of tall, narrow gravestones. A solitary figure in a red coat stands among the graves, adding a touch of human presence to the otherwise tranquil scene.
Technique & Style
Szathmari employed loose brushstrokes and a muted color palette to capture the interplay of light and shadow. The gravestones are rendered in simple shapes, creating a sense of contrast within the composition.
Artist & collection
Artist
Carol Szathmari (Romanian: Carol Popp de Szathmari, Hungarian: Szathmáry Pap Károly; 11 January 1812, Kolozsvár – 3 July 1887, Bucharest) was a Romanian painter, lithographer, and photographer of Transylvanian Hungarian…
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