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Canapeaua verde, by Lucian Grigorescu, unspecified

Canapeaua verde

Lucian Grigorescu

unspecified

From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania

Dominant colour

Overview

Canapeaua verde is an unspecified by Lucian Grigorescu, held at National Museum of Art of Romania.

Who painted this?
Lucian Grigorescu
Where can I see it?
National Museum of Art of Romania

About this work

This painting shows a messy, lived-in room. A green couch sits in the middle, its cushions sagging and colors faded. Behind it, a table holds a framed picture, a stack of books, and a red object that looks like a book or cloth. The walls are plain, with a hint of a window or mirror on the right. Brushstrokes are thick and uneven, making the scene feel rough and real. The artist used thick paint—some spots look almost textured, like you could feel the brush strokes. This style is called *impasto*, where paint is laid on thickly instead of smoothly. Try looking up technique: impasto to see more paintings like this.

About the artist

Artist

Lucian Grigorescu

Lucian Grigorescu painted quiet scenes of cities and coasts, mostly in oil on canvas.

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