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Pe malul mării, by Constantin Bacalu, unspecified, 1934

Pe malul mării

Constantin Bacalu

1934

unspecified

From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania

Dominant colour

Overview

Pe malul mării is a 1934 unspecified by Constantin Bacalu, held at National Museum of Art of Romania.

Who painted this?
Constantin Bacalu
When & what style?
1934
Where can I see it?
National Museum of Art of Romania

About this work

This painting shows a busy beachside café under a tree. People are sitting at tables with drinks and food, while others stand or walk around. The colors are bright—red umbrellas, yellow shirts, and blue sky—with quick, loose brushstrokes. Notice the way the artist blends light and shadow, especially on the faces and tree. It gives a warm, lived-in feel. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how this lighting trick works.

About the artist

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