Artwork
Horă la țară
Horă la țară is a print by Theodor Aman. It dates from 1871 and is held in the collection of the Bucharest Municipality Museum.
About this work
Overview
Theodor Aman's 'Horă la țară', created around 1871, is a painting of a traditional Romanian dance. It is held in the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The scene depicts a lively gathering of people dancing in a wooded area, forming a circle that conveys a sense of communal joy. The presence of a dog in the foreground adds to the informal atmosphere.
Technique & Style
The painting is characterized by loose, expressive brushstrokes and a vivid color palette, with thick paint creating texture through impasto. Dark greens and blues dominate the trees, while earth tones are used for the ground, and figures wear a range of clothing from simple to colorful.
Artist & collection
Artist
Theodor Aman (20 March 1831 – 19 August 1891) was a Romanian painter, engraver and art professor. He mostly produced genre and history scenes.
