Natură moartă cu pepene

Natură moartă cu pepene

Dumitru Ghiață

1928

unspecified

From the collection of Art Museum of Constanta

About this work

This painting shows a still life of a watermelon and a bouquet of flowers. The watermelon is sliced, and its pink flesh is visible. The flowers are yellow and orange, and they are placed in a vase on a table. The painting has a warm, earthy tone, with shades of brown and green dominating the palette. The brushstrokes are visible, giving the painting a textured look. The painting is held at the Museum of Ethnography. To learn more about the use of chiaroscuro in still life paintings, explore the works of other artists who have used this technique.

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