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Case la margine de oraș, by Leon Alexandru Biju, unspecified, 1949

Case la margine de oraș

Leon Alexandru Biju

1949

unspecified

From the collection of Cotroceni National Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Case la margine de oraș is a 1949 unspecified by Leon Alexandru Biju, held at Cotroceni National Museum.

Who painted this?
Leon Alexandru Biju
When & what style?
1949
Where can I see it?
Cotroceni National Museum

About this work

This painting shows a small, weathered house with a dirt path leading up to it. The building has a mix of white and brown walls, with a dark roof made of wood or thatch. A simple fence runs along the path, and the background has hills and a few trees. Notice how the artist used thick brushstrokes to show texture, especially on the walls and roof. The colors are earthy, with muted blues and greens in the distance. Check out impasto to see how artists use thick paint for texture.

About the artist

Artist

Leon Alexandru Biju

Leon Alexandru Biju made small prints and paintings of quiet places: Balchik’s shoreline, still lifes with old religious objects, and bare trees in winter.

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