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Natură statică cu sfeșnic

Constantin Daniel Stahi

1888

unspecified

From the collection of Iulian Antonescu Bacău Museum Complex

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Still Life Candle

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Natură statică cu sfeșnic is a 1888 unspecified by Constantin Daniel Stahi, a Impressionism work, depicting Candle, held at Iulian Antonescu Bacău Museum Complex.

Who painted this?: Constantin Daniel Stahi
When & what style?: 1888 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Iulian Antonescu Bacău Museum Complex

About this work

The painting depicts a still life scene, with a candle as the central object. The candle is placed on a metal candle holder, and its wax is partially melted. To the left of the candle is a small, round, gold-colored bowl with a handle, and a cylindrical object with a label is visible behind it. On the right side of the candle, a stack of books or papers is partially visible. The painting's color palette is muted, with shades of brown, gold, and white dominating the scene. The overall atmosphere is one of quiet contemplation, with the soft glow of the candle providing a sense of warmth and comfort. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye to the central candle. For more information on this technique, look up chiaroscuro.