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Cartierul țigănesc din Balcic, by Hârtopeanu Petru, 1957

Cartierul țigănesc din Balcic

Hârtopeanu Petru

1957

From the collection of Moldova National Museum Complex

Dominant colour

Overview

Cartierul țigănesc din Balcic is a 1957 by Hârtopeanu Petru, depicting Cliff, held at Moldova National Museum Complex.

Who painted this?
Hârtopeanu Petru
When & what style?
1957
Where can I see it?
Moldova National Museum Complex

About this work

This painting shows a village nestled in a valley, surrounded by rocky cliffs. The houses have red and white roofs, scattered among green patches of trees. The brushstrokes are loose and thick, giving the scene a textured, almost rough look. The artist focused on warm earthy tones—browns, yellows, and greens—with a bright blue sky peeking over the cliffs. The rough texture makes the landscape feel real and alive. If you like this style, look up impasto next to see how thick paint can create texture.

About the artist

Portrait of Hârtopeanu Petru
Artist

Hârtopeanu Petru

Petre Hârtopeanu (15 June 1913, Dângeni, Botoșani County, Romania — 22 March 2001, Frankfurt-am-Main) was a Romanian-German painter and art professor.

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