Artwork

Case din Mangalia

Case din Mangalia, by Nicolae Tonitza, 1923
Case din Mangalia, by Nicolae Tonitza, 1923

Case din Mangalia is a print by Nicolae Tonitza. It dates from 1923 and is held in the collection of the Brukenthal National Museum.

About this work

Overview

Case din Mangalia is a painting by Nicolae Tonitza, created around 1923. It depicts a village scene.

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows a village street with buildings featuring red roofs and chimneys, evoking a sense of warmth and coziness. The scene is characterized by simplicity and charm.

Technique & Style

Tonitza employed a mix of colors, predominantly earth tones such as brown and beige, to create a warm atmosphere. The use of lines and shapes adds texture and depth to the scene.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Nicolae Tonitza

Artist

Nicolae Tonitza

Nicolae Tonitza was a Romanian painter, engraver, lithographer, journalist and art critic. Drawing inspiration from Post-Impressionism and Expressionism, he had a major role in introducing modernist guidelines to local art.