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Natură statică cu pepene verde, by Lucian Grigorescu, 1947

Natură statică cu pepene verde

Lucian Grigorescu

1947

From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania

Dominant colour

Overview

Natură statică cu pepene verde is a 1947 by Lucian Grigorescu, held at National Museum of Art of Romania.

Who painted this?
Lucian Grigorescu
When & what style?
1947
Where can I see it?
National Museum of Art of Romania

About this work

This painting shows two cut watermelons sitting on a rough wooden surface. The rinds are green with yellow stripes, and the inside is bright red with black seeds. The background is dark and blurry, making the fruit stand out. The brushstrokes are thick and uneven, giving the watermelons a textured look. This style makes the colors pop against the dark background. Check out the technique: impasto to see how artists use thick paint for texture.

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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