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Peisaj, by Lucian Grigorescu, unspecified

Peisaj

Lucian Grigorescu

unspecified

From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania

Dominant colour

Overview

Peisaj 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 rough, textured landscape with thick brushstrokes. The colors are mostly muted—greens, browns, and grays—with patches of blue and yellow in the distance. The sky looks stormy, while the ground has uneven, almost bumpy strokes, like the artist slapped paint on quickly. The brushwork is especially thick in places, giving it a tactile, almost 3D feel. This style is called *impasto*, where paint is laid on so heavily it stands out. Try looking up impasto to see how other artists used this technique.

About the artist

Artist

Lucian Grigorescu

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

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