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Balcic - peisaj marin, by Lucian Grigorescu, 1850

Balcic - peisaj marin

Lucian Grigorescu

1850

From the collection of Moldova National Museum Complex

Dominant colour

Overview

Balcic - peisaj marin is a 1850 by Lucian Grigorescu, depicting House, held at Moldova National Museum Complex.

Who painted this?
Lucian Grigorescu
When & what style?
1850
Where can I see it?
Moldova National Museum Complex

About this work

This painting shows a blurry seascape with soft, watery blues and greens. The sky mixes into the waves, and the horizon is hard to spot. Brushstrokes are loose and quick, like the artist dashed it off. A few darker shapes might be boats or rocks, but they’re hard to tell. The signature in the corner reads *Lucian Grigorescu*—that’s the only clear detail. The style looks fresh and sketchy, almost like a quick study. If you like this loose, watery style, check out impasto next—it’s a technique where paint is laid on thick.

About the artist

Artist

Lucian Grigorescu

Lucian Grigorescu (Romanian pronunciation: ; 1 February 1894, Medgidia – 28 October 1965, Bucharest) was a Romanian post-impressionist painter.

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