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Peisaj cu case, by Dumitru Ghiață, 1938

Peisaj cu case

Dumitru Ghiață

1938

From the collection of Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea

Dominant colour

Overview

Peisaj cu case is a 1938 by Dumitru Ghiață, held at Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea.

Who painted this?
Dumitru Ghiață
When & what style?
1938
Where can I see it?
Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea

About this work

This painting shows a rough, textured scene with thick brushstrokes. The colors are muddy browns, reds, and greens. You can barely make out a few small figures standing near what looks like a building or a wall. The paint is layered heavily, making the surface look uneven. The brushstrokes are so thick they almost look like they were slapped on. This technique makes the painting feel raw and unfinished. Look up impasto next to see how artists use thick paint like this.

About the artist

Artist

Dumitru Ghiață

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

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