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Cană de bere, by Nicolae Grigorescu, unspecified, 1886

Cană de bere

Nicolae Grigorescu

1886

unspecified

From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania

Dominant colour

Overview

Cană de bere is a 1886 unspecified by Nicolae Grigorescu, held at National Museum of Art of Romania.

Who painted this?
Nicolae Grigorescu
When & what style?
1886
Where can I see it?
National Museum of Art of Romania

About this work

This painting shows a tall, white ceramic pitcher standing alone in a grassy field. The pitcher has a narrow neck and a handle, with some greenery wrapped around it. The background is mostly dark and blurry, focusing all attention on the pitcher. The strange thing is how the pitcher looks both ordinary and slightly out of place in nature. It’s not clear why it’s there—maybe it was left behind or placed there on purpose. If you like this odd mix of objects, look up Nicolae Grigorescu to see more of his work.

About the artist

Artist

Nicolae Grigorescu

Romanian painter Nicolae Grigorescu made quiet, honest scenes of everyday life and country roads around 1900.

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