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Vedere a satului Grimaud, by Nicolae Dărăscu, unspecified, 1943

Vedere a satului Grimaud

Nicolae Dărăscu

1943

unspecified

From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania

Dominant colour

Overview

Vedere a satului Grimaud is a 1943 unspecified by Nicolae Dărăscu, held at National Museum of Art of Romania.

Who painted this?
Nicolae Dărăscu
When & what style?
1943
Where can I see it?
National Museum of Art of Romania

About this work

This painting shows a quiet village nestled on a hill, with a few small buildings and a tall tower. In front, a field of tall grass sways, and a cow grazes near a dirt path. Two trees frame the scene on either side, one dark and bare, the other leafy and bright. The sky above is a mix of soft blues and fluffy white clouds. The artist used thick brushstrokes to show light and shadow, especially on the hillside and trees. The colors feel warm and earthy, with pops of green and yellow in the grass. Look up impasto to see how this thick paint technique works.

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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