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Natură statică cu pepene, by Marius Bunescu, unspecified, 1931

Natură statică cu pepene

Marius Bunescu

1931

unspecified

From the collection of Art Museum of Constanta

Dominant colour

Overview

Natură statică cu pepene is a 1931 unspecified 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 painting shows a blue bowl filled with three bright yellow melons. The melons are cut open, revealing their orange flesh and green rinds. The background is dark and blurry, making the bowl and melons stand out. The brushstrokes are thick, especially on the melons, giving them a textured look. This makes the painting feel almost three-dimensional. Try looking up *impasto* to see how this technique works.

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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