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Narcise, by Maria Gropa-Sion

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Overview

Narcise is a work by Maria Gropa-Sion, held at Brukenthal National Museum.

Who painted this?
Maria Gropa-Sion
Where can I see it?
Brukenthal National Museum

About this work

This painting shows a vase of flowers on a rough, textured surface. The brushstrokes are thick and uneven, with bright yellow and orange petals popping against a green vase. The background looks faded and worn, like old paper or fabric. The flowers aren’t perfectly shaped—they’re messy and quick, almost like they were painted in one go. The colors clash but still feel alive, with no smooth blending. This style reminds me of impasto.

About the artist

Artist

Maria Gropa-Sion

Maria Gropa-Sion painted ordinary people and places with quiet attention. In *La cosit* you’ll see women working in fields, in *Autoportret I* she shows herself looking straight ahead. *Valea Oltețului* is a print of a…

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