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Țărancă țesând, by Nicolae Grigorescu, unspecified, 1882

Țărancă țesând

Nicolae Grigorescu

1882

unspecified

From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania

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Overview

Țărancă țesând is a 1882 unspecified by Nicolae Grigorescu, held at National Museum of Art of Romania.

Who painted this?
Nicolae Grigorescu
When & what style?
1882
Where can I see it?
National Museum of Art of Romania

About this work

The painting depicts a woman sitting at a loom, engaged in weaving. She is dressed in a white shirt and a red headscarf, with a green belt around her waist. The loom is positioned in front of her, and the room's interior is visible in the background. The scene is rendered in muted colors, with the woman's clothing and the loom being the most prominent features. The background of the room is somewhat indistinct, but it appears to be a simple, rustic space. This painting is reminiscent of the works of Grigorescu, Nicolae, who was known for his depictions of everyday life in rural Romania.

About the artist

Portrait of Nicolae Grigorescu
Artist

Nicolae Grigorescu

Nicolae Grigorescu was one of the founders of modern Romanian painting. He is considered by Romanians the greatest Romanian painter, and one of the founders of modern Romanian art. He is most known for paintings…

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