Artwork
Peisaj de deal
Peisaj de deal is an unspecified painting by Dumitru Ghiață. It dates from 1937 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Art of Romania.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1937 by Romanian painter Dumitru Ghiață, Peisaj de deal depicts a modest rural scene. The composition centers on a white house with a red roof, set before a stand of tall, autumn‑colored trees and distant, softly rendered hills. The work exemplifies Ghiață’s focus on everyday landscapes and his connection to local visual traditions.
Subject & Meaning
The painting presents a quiet countryside tableau: a solitary dwelling, a cluster of trees ablaze with reds, oranges and yellows, and rolling hills that fade into muted blues and purples. The arrangement suggests a harmonious relationship between human habitation and the surrounding natural environment, reflecting the artist’s interest in the simplicity of rural life.
Technique & Style
Ghiață employs a thick, impasto application of paint, leaving pronounced brushstrokes that give the surface a textured, almost sculptural quality. While the colors blend to convey atmospheric depth, the visible marks retain a sense of immediacy and vigor, characteristic of his direct, unembellished approach.
History & Provenance
Born in 1888 in Colibași, Ghiață developed a reputation for sober, folk‑inspired compositions throughout his career. Peisaj de deal belongs to the later period of his output, when he consistently explored Romanian rural motifs. The painting’s ownership history remains documented within Romanian collections, reflecting its continued relevance to national art heritage.
Artist & collection
Artist
Dumitru Ghiață (22 September 1888 – 3 July 1972) was a Romanian landscape painter.
