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Peisaj de port. Chioggia, by Nicolae Dărăscu, unspecified, 1918

Peisaj de port. Chioggia

Nicolae Dărăscu

1918

unspecified

From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania

Dominant colour

Overview

Peisaj de port. Chioggia is a 1918 unspecified by Nicolae Dărăscu, held at National Museum of Art of Romania.

Who painted this?
Nicolae Dărăscu
When & what style?
1918
Where can I see it?
National Museum of Art of Romania

About this work

This painting shows an old, weathered ship leaning sideways on a muddy shore. Behind it, faded buildings with worn facades and small windows line the water’s edge. The sky is a pale blue, and the brushstrokes are thick and rough, especially on the ship’s hull and the water. The artist used bold, uneven strokes to show texture—notice how the paint almost looks like it’s piled on in spots. This makes the scene feel gritty and real, like you’re standing right there. If you like this style, look up impasto next.

About the artist

Artist

Nicolae Dărăscu

Romanian painter Nicolae Dărăscu built still lifes and cityscapes like Natură moartă and Palatul Ca'd'Oro, both calm arrangements of light and shadow.

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