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Șoseaua Cotroceni, by Carol Szathmari, unspecified, 1834

Șoseaua Cotroceni

Carol Szathmari

1834

unspecified

From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania

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Overview

Șoseaua Cotroceni is a 1834 unspecified by Carol Szathmari, a Romanticism work, held at National Museum of Art of Romania.

Who painted this?
Carol Szathmari
When & what style?
1834 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
National Museum of Art of Romania

About this work

The painting depicts a dirt road with a group of horse-drawn carriages in the center. The carriages are moving away from the viewer, with people riding in them. On the left side of the road, there are several buildings, including what appears to be a tower or a church. On the right side, there are more buildings, some of which have columns. The sky above is cloudy and gray. In the foreground, the road is muddy and uneven, with tire tracks visible in the dirt. The carriages are moving quickly, with the horses' legs in motion. The people in the carriages are dressed in old-fashioned clothing, with hats and coats. The painting's use of muted colors and focus on everyday life suggests a sense of realism and attention to detail. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look into the Romanticism movement.

About the artist

Artist

Carol Szathmari

Carol Szathmari made paintings and one sculpture in the mid-1800s, mostly portraits and scenes from everyday life.

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