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Peisaj cu moschee, by Dumitru Ghiață, unspecified, 1938

Peisaj cu moschee

Dumitru Ghiață

1938

unspecified

From the collection of Bucharest Municipality Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Peisaj cu moschee is a 1938 unspecified by Dumitru Ghiață, held at Bucharest Municipality Museum.

Who painted this?
Dumitru Ghiață
When & what style?
1938
Where can I see it?
Bucharest Municipality Museum

About this work

This painting shows a small white building with a tall, pointed tower next to it. The sky is dark and stormy, with thick brushstrokes that make it look rough. In front of the building, two people walk along a dirt path, and a few trees stand near the water’s edge. The building’s tower looks like a mosque, but the painting doesn’t give many details. The artist used bold, uneven strokes, especially in the sky and trees, which makes the scene feel alive and a little wild. If you like this style, look up impasto 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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