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Colonia glăjăriei de la Cârța, by Theodor Glatz, unspecified, 1854

Colonia glăjăriei de la Cârța

Theodor Glatz

1854

unspecified

From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Colonia glăjăriei de la Cârța is a 1854 unspecified by Theodor Glatz, held at Brukenthal National Museum.

Who painted this?
Theodor Glatz
When & what style?
1854
Where can I see it?
Brukenthal National Museum

About this work

This painting shows a quiet village nestled in a valley. A small river runs through the center, with people and cows near the water. Houses with thatched roofs sit on a gentle slope, surrounded by green trees and misty mountains in the background. Smoke rises from one chimney, and the sky is soft with light clouds. The artist paid close attention to how light hits the landscape, making some areas brighter than others. This helps the scene feel real and peaceful. Next, check out the technique chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow.

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