Artwork
Peisaj din Paris
Peisaj din Paris is an unspecified painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Maurice Utrillo. It dates from 1926 and is held in the collection of the Romanian Academy in Bucharest.
About this work
Overview
Maurice Utrillo's 1926 painting Peisaj din Paris is a representation of an urban alleyway, characteristic of his focus on cityscapes. The work is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a narrow, weathered city alley with old buildings, featuring rough walls, irregular windows, and cluttered rooftops. The scene conveys a sense of a lived-in environment, with details like potted plants and an ajar door.
Technique & Style
Utrillo employed the impasto technique, applying thick, uneven brushstrokes to create a textured, rough effect. This post-impressionist style contributes to the painting's expressive and muted portrayal of the urban landscape.
History & Provenance
Utrillo, born in Paris in 1883, was associated with the School of Paris and specialized in depicting the architecture and streets of his native Montmartre neighborhood.
Artist & collection
Artist
Maurice Utrillo was a French painter of the School of Paris who specialized in cityscapes. From the Montmartre quarter of Paris, France, Utrillo is one of the few famous painters of Montmartre to have been born there.
