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Peisaj dobrogean, by Cecilia Cuțescu-Storck, 1929

Peisaj dobrogean

Cecilia Cuțescu-Storck

1929

From the collection of Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea

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Overview

Peisaj dobrogean is a 1929 by Cecilia Cuțescu-Storck, held at Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea.

Who painted this?
Cecilia Cuțescu-Storck
When & what style?
1929
Where can I see it?
Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea

About this work

This close-up shows a blurry, textured scene with rough brushstrokes. Dark blues and grays dominate, suggesting water and sky, while earthy browns and whites hint at land or waves. The paint looks thick in spots, almost like it was slapped on quickly. The title *Peisaj dobrogean* means "Dobrogean landscape," so this is likely a view of Romania’s Dobruja region. The thick paint might be *impasto*—a technique where paint is laid on heavily. Look up impasto to see how artists use thick paint to create texture.

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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