Artwork

Valea Șușiței (peisaj cu râu)

Valea Șușiței (peisaj cu râu), by Ion Theodorescu-Sion, unspecified, 1920
Valea Șușiței (peisaj cu râu), by Ion Theodorescu-Sion, unspecified, 1920

Valea Șușiței (peisaj cu râu) is an unspecified painting by Ion Theodorescu-Sion. It dates from 1920 and is held in the collection of the Gavrilă Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea - Art Museum.

About this work

Overview

Valea Șușiței (peisaj cu râu) is a landscape painting created by Ion Theodorescu-Sion around 1920. It is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a rugged landscape featuring a river, a small wooden bridge, and sparse vegetation. The scene is characterized by earthy tones, with touches of brighter colors.

Technique & Style

The artwork is notable for its thick, textured brushstrokes and impasto technique, giving the landscape a raw, uneven appearance. Theodorescu-Sion's style blends elements of various early 20th-century art movements.

History & Provenance

Ion Theodorescu-Sion, a Romanian artist, trained in academic art and experimented with multiple styles before World War I. The painting is now held in the Museum of Ethnography.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Ion Theodorescu-Sion

Artist

Ion Theodorescu-Sion

Ion Theodorescu-Sion (Romanian pronunciation: ; also known as Ioan Theodorescu-Sion or Teodorescu-Sion; January 2, 1882 – March 31, 1939) was a Romanian painter and draftsman, known for his contributions to modern art…