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Natură statică cu flori și pepene galben, by Dumitru Ghiață, 1940

Natură statică cu flori și pepene galben

Dumitru Ghiață

1940

From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania

Dominant colour

Overview

Natură statică cu flori și pepene galben is a 1940 by Dumitru Ghiață, held at National Museum of Art of Romania.

Who painted this?
Dumitru Ghiață
When & what style?
1940
Where can I see it?
National Museum of Art of Romania

About this work

This painting shows a simple still life: a vase with bright orange and yellow flowers, a few deep red blooms, and a striped cloth draped over a rounded shape—maybe a melon or fruit bowl. The colors are bold but rough, with thick brushstrokes that make the scene look textured and alive. The background is dark and blurred, so the flowers and vase stand out. The artist used short, choppy strokes to build up the paint, giving everything a gritty, almost tactile feel. It’s not polished—just raw and quick, like a snapshot of a moment. If you like this style, look up impasto next to see how artists use thick paint for texture.

About the artist

Artist

Dumitru Ghiață

Dumitru Ghiață (22 September 1888 – 3 July 1972) was a Romanian landscape painter.

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