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Înainte de furtună (La Carmen Sylva), by Marius Bunescu, 1931

Înainte de furtună (La Carmen Sylva)

Marius Bunescu

1931

From the collection of Art Museum of Constanta

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Overview

Înainte de furtună (La Carmen Sylva) is a 1931 by Marius Bunescu, held at Art Museum of Constanta.

Who painted this?
Marius Bunescu
When & what style?
1931
Where can I see it?
Art Museum of Constanta

About this work

This print shows a rocky hillside by the sea. The path winds down to a small beach. Bushes and trees cover the hills, painted in blues and greens. A few houses sit near the water’s edge, and a ship is anchored far off. The colors mix roughly, like a quick sketch. The light hits the rocks unevenly, making some spots bright and others dark. Look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow like this.

About the artist

Portrait of Marius Bunescu
Artist

Marius Bunescu

Marius Bunescu (15 May 1881 – 31 March 1971) was a Romanian painter, organizer of the National Museum of Art, and director of the Anastase Simu Museum.

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