Artwork
Casă la Suha
Casă la Suha is a print by Aurel Băeșu. It dates from 1922 and is held in the collection of the Ion Irimescu Art Museum.
About this work
Overview
Casă la Suha is a painting by Aurel Băeșu, a Romanian artist, created circa 1922. It depicts a rural scene with a thatched-roof house and figures in a field.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a small house in Suha surrounded by trees and a few people in white clothing. The scene captures a serene rural landscape, characteristic of Băeșu's work, which often focused on natural scenes and the effects of light.
Technique & Style
The work is executed in an Impressionist style, with visible brushstrokes and a textured paint surface. The colors used are muted, contributing to a simple and rustic overall effect. Băeșu's technique emphasizes the physicality of the paint, creating a layered image.
History & Provenance
Aurel Băeșu was influenced by Nicolae Grigorescu, a significant figure in Romanian art. Băeșu was born in 1896 and died in 1928 at the age of 32, making Casă la Suha a product of his early career.
Artist & collection
Artist
Aurel Băeșu (26 May 1896 – 24 August 1928) was a Romanian Impressionist landscape and portrait painter. Many of his works show the influence of Nicolae Grigorescu; an influence that was common among painters of his generation.
