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Peisaj cu case, by Jean Alexandru Steriadi, unspecified, 1933

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Overview

Peisaj cu case is a 1933 unspecified by Jean Alexandru Steriadi, held at Argeș County Museum.

Who painted this?
Jean Alexandru Steriadi
When & what style?
1933
Where can I see it?
Argeș County Museum

About this work

This painting shows a quiet village scene with a few old wooden houses. The buildings have rough, weathered walls and simple roofs. Trees and bushes grow around them, and the colors are mostly earthy—browns, greens, and a little red. The sky is pale and blends into the background. The brushstrokes are thick and visible, giving the scene a textured look. The light falls unevenly, making some parts brighter while others stay shadowy. Check out the technique called impasto next to see how artists use thick paint like this.

About the artist

Artist

Jean Alexandru Steriadi

Romanian painter Jean Alexandru Steriadi left scenes of everyday life and ports in the early 1900s.

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