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Nomazi, by Nicolae Grigorescu, 1882

Nomazi

Nicolae Grigorescu

1882

From the collection of Colecție particulară - București

Dominant colour

Overview

Nomazi is a 1882 by Nicolae Grigorescu, depicting tent, held at Colecție particulară - București.

Who painted this?
Nicolae Grigorescu
When & what style?
1882
Where can I see it?
Colecție particulară - București

About this work

This painting shows two big tents on a grassy field under a bright sky. Inside one tent, a person is standing near a small fire, wearing simple clothes. Outside, another person sits on the ground near the second tent, looking down. The sky is painted with soft blue and white brushstrokes, while the tents and ground are darker and rougher. The tents look like they’re made from animal hides, tied up with ropes. The fire inside gives a warm glow, but the rest of the scene feels quiet and simple. If you like this, look up tent to see how different cultures used them.

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