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Grădini la marginea mării, by Cecilia Cuțescu-Storck, unspecified, 1932

Grădini la marginea mării

Cecilia Cuțescu-Storck

1932

unspecified

From the collection of Bucharest Municipality Museum

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Overview

Grădini la marginea mării is a 1932 unspecified by Cecilia Cuțescu-Storck, held at Bucharest Municipality Museum.

Who painted this?
Cecilia Cuțescu-Storck
When & what style?
1932
Where can I see it?
Bucharest Municipality Museum

About this work

This painting shows a quiet coastal scene with a steep cliff covered in green trees and rocky layers. Below, a small white house with a red roof sits near the water’s edge, surrounded by more trees and bushes. The colors are bright but soft, with blues and greens dominating the landscape. The artist used thick brushstrokes to create texture, especially in the trees and cliffs. This makes the scene feel lively, even though it’s peaceful. Next, look up impasto to see how artists use thick paint like this.

About the artist

Portrait of Cecilia Cuțescu-Storck
Artist

Cecilia Cuțescu-Storck

Cecilia Cuțescu-Storck was a Romanian painter with a strong influence on cultural life in the interwar period.

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