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Vas decorativ

Lazăr Florian Alexie

1950

From the collection of Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea

Classical Antiquity

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Vas decorativ is a 1950 by Lazăr Florian Alexie, held at Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea.

Who painted this?: Lazăr Florian Alexie
When & what style?: 1950
Where can I see it?: Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea

About this work

This photograph features a large, dark brown vase with a wide base that tapers to a narrow top. The vase is placed on a white metal stand with a circular base and three legs, which is positioned on a light brown surface. The background of the image is a plain white wall. The vase has a smooth, glossy finish and appears to be made of ceramic or glass. It is a decorative piece, rather than a functional one, and its shape and size suggest that it may have been designed to be displayed on a shelf or mantle. The photograph is a good example of the use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth. If you're interested in learning more about this technique, you might want to explore the work of artist Alexie, Lazăr Florian.