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Cireșe, by Theodor Aman, 1883

Cireșe

Theodor Aman

1883

From the collection of Bucharest Municipality Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Cireșe is a 1883 by Theodor Aman, a Impressionism work, held at Bucharest Municipality Museum.

Who painted this?
Theodor Aman
When & what style?
1883 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Bucharest Municipality Museum

About this work

This painting shows a still life with a glass of water and cherries on a table. The glass is filled with water and has cherries floating in it. There are also cherries on the table, along with a book and a plate. The background is dark, which makes the colorful cherries stand out. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail and texture. The artist has used chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and volume in the painting. The overall effect is one of simplicity and elegance. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look into Impressionism.

About the artist

Portrait of Theodor Aman
Artist

Theodor Aman

Theodor Aman (20 March 1831 – 19 August 1891) was a Romanian painter, engraver and art professor. He mostly produced genre and history scenes.

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