Artwork
Pe malul mării
Pe malul mării is a print by Carol Pop de Szathmári. It dates from 1874 and is held in the collection of the Bucharest Municipality Museum.
About this work
Overview
'Pe malul mării' is a painting by Carol Szathmari, a Hungarian artist active in Romania, created circa 1874. The work is a representation of a coastal scene.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a rugged shoreline with a few animals, possibly sheep or goats, near a rocky formation. The background is indistinct, suggesting either distant hills or waves.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by loose, uneven brushstrokes and a muted color palette dominated by earthy tones. The animals are rendered simply, giving the overall impression of a sketchy, unfinished piece.
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…
