Artwork

Căldărușe de aramă

Căldărușe de aramă, by Gheorghe Petrașcu, unspecified, 1933
Căldărușe de aramă, by Gheorghe Petrașcu, unspecified, 1933

Căldărușe de aramă is an unspecified painting by Gheorghe Petrașcu. It dates from 1933 and is held in the collection of the Gavrilă Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea - Art Museum.

About this work

Overview

Căldărușe de aramă is a 1933 painting by Gheorghe Petrașcu, held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a still life arrangement of copper pots on a checkered tablecloth, with the pots arranged centrally and overlapping slightly.

Technique & Style

The artist employs chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and volume, using light and shadow to add realism to the depiction of the pots and tablecloth.

Context

The work is characteristic of Petrașcu's still life paintings, which often explored the play of light on everyday objects.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Gheorghe Petrașcu

Artist

Gheorghe Petrașcu

Gheorghe Petrașcu (Romanian pronunciation:; 20 November 1872, Tecuci – 1 May 1949, Bucharest) was a Romanian painter.

Frequently asked questions

Who painted Căldărușe de aramă?

Căldărușe de aramă was painted by Gheorghe Petrașcu in 1933.

Where can I see Căldărușe de aramă?

Căldărușe de aramă is held by Gavrilă Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea - Art Museum.