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Seară de muzică, by Aurel Băeșu, 1922

Seară de muzică

Aurel Băeșu

1922

From the collection of Neamț National Museum Complex

Dominant colour

Overview

Seară de muzică is a 1922 by Aurel Băeșu, held at Neamț National Museum Complex.

Who painted this?
Aurel Băeșu
When & what style?
1922
Where can I see it?
Neamț National Museum Complex

About this work

This painting shows two people in a dimly lit room. One is sitting on a chair, wearing a yellow coat, while the other stands nearby, also in yellow. A red lamp with a big shade casts warm light on a desk with a small lamp and a few objects. A red couch sits in the corner, and the walls have a dark, wood-paneled look. The brushstrokes are thick and visible, giving the scene a textured, almost rough feel. The lighting focuses on the people and desk, leaving the rest of the room shadowy. Look up impasto to see how artists use thick paint like this.

About the artist

Portrait of Aurel Băeșu
Artist

Aurel Băeșu

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.

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