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Gara Lyon, by Micaela Eleutheriade, unspecified, 1925

Gara Lyon

Micaela Eleutheriade

1925

unspecified

From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania

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Overview

Gara Lyon is a 1925 unspecified by Micaela Eleutheriade, held at National Museum of Art of Romania.

Who painted this?
Micaela Eleutheriade
When & what style?
1925
Where can I see it?
National Museum of Art of Romania

About this work

This painting shows a small town with a mix of old buildings. In the foreground, there’s a simple house with a tiny window and a fence made of rough posts. Behind it, a church with a tall steeple and a dome stands out, surrounded by other houses with dark roofs. The colors are mostly muted greens and blues, with a slightly faded look. The fence in front of the house is made of uneven wooden posts, giving it a rustic feel. The church’s dome and the distant hills add depth to the scene. If you like this style, look up chiaroscuro next.

About the artist

Portrait of Micaela Eleutheriade
Artist

Micaela Eleutheriade

Micaela Eleutheriade (1900–1982) was a noted Romanian painter and engraver. She was a descendant, through her mother, of the painter Gheorghe Tattarescu, the pioneer of neoclassicism in Romania.

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