Artwork

verso: La malul mării

verso: La malul mării, by Constantin Găvenea, unspecified, 1950
verso: La malul mării, by Constantin Găvenea, unspecified, 1950

verso: La malul mării is an unspecified painting by Constantin Găvenea. It dates from 1950 and is held in the collection of the Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea.

About this work

Overview

Constantin Găvenea's 'verso: La malul mării' is a painting created around 1950, held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a small coastal village with warm-roofed buildings clustered near the water's edge, backed by a dark green hill with scattered trees. The scene captures a serene moment in a seaside setting.

Technique & Style

Executed in a loose, watercolor-style manner, the painting features rough, sketchy brushwork and uneven strokes, particularly evident in the depiction of the deep blue sea. The overall effect is suggestive of a rapid notation of the artist's observations.

Context

The work is characteristic of a style that values expressive brushwork over detailed representation.

Peisaj la malul mării
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Artist & collection

Artist

Constantin Găvenea

Constantin Găvenea (1911–1994) was an artist, born in Vlădeni.

Frequently asked questions

Who painted verso: La malul mării?

verso: La malul mării was painted by Constantin Găvenea in 1950.

Where can I see verso: La malul mării?

verso: La malul mării is held by Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea.