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Natură moartă cu coș și legume

Ion Andreescu

1876

unspecified

From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Still Life

Dominant colour

Natură moartă cu coș și legume is a 1876 unspecified by Ion Andreescu, a Impressionism work, held at National Museum of Art of Romania.

Who painted this?: Ion Andreescu
When & what style?: 1876 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Museum of Art of Romania

About this work

This painting shows a rough stone wall and floor with a pile of food and tools. There’s a white cloth draped over a basket, spilling out carrots, onions, and a few round fruits. A knife lies on the ground next to a clay pot and some greens. The colors are earthy—browns, greens, and muted reds—with a slightly fuzzy look. The artist focused on everyday objects, making them look real and a little messy. This style was common in a movement that aimed to show life as it truly was, not polished or idealized. Look up Realism next to see more paintings like this one.