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Portocale în vas cu picior pe fond violet, by Hrandt Avakian, 1850

Portocale în vas cu picior pe fond violet

Hrandt Avakian

1850

From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania

Dominant colour

Overview

Portocale în vas cu picior pe fond violet is a 1850 by Hrandt Avakian, depicting Blue, held at National Museum of Art of Romania.

Who painted this?
Hrandt Avakian
When & what style?
1850
Where can I see it?
National Museum of Art of Romania

About this work

The painting depicts a still life of an orange sitting in a bowl with a stem. The orange is painted in shades of yellow and orange, with visible brushstrokes. The bowl is a light blue color and has a small foot at the bottom. The background of the painting is a deep violet color. The overall effect of the painting is one of simplicity and elegance. The use of a limited color palette and the focus on a single object create a sense of calm and serenity. The visible brushstrokes add a sense of texture and depth to the painting. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of color and technique, you might want to look up the artist Avakian, Hrandt.

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