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Lina, by Dumitru Ghiață, unspecified, 1948

Lina

Dumitru Ghiață

1948

unspecified

From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania

Dominant colour

Overview

Lina is a 1948 unspecified by Dumitru Ghiață, held at National Museum of Art of Romania.

Who painted this?
Dumitru Ghiață
When & what style?
1948
Where can I see it?
National Museum of Art of Romania

About this work

This painting shows a person sitting still, wearing a dark shawl over their shoulders and a striped shirt with a red necklace. Their hands rest on their lap, holding what looks like a small object—maybe a tool or a piece of fruit. The background is plain and dark, making the person stand out. The brushstrokes are thick and rough, especially on the shawl and sleeves, giving it a textured look. This might be because the artist used *impasto*, where paint is laid on thickly. Look up technique: impasto to see how it changes how a painting feels.

About the artist

Artist

Dumitru Ghiață

Dumitru Ghiață (22 September 1888 – 3 July 1972) was a Romanian landscape painter.

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