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Compoziție cu doi soldați iarna (Dezertorul), by Octav Băncilă, unspecified, 1908

Compoziție cu doi soldați iarna (Dezertorul)

Octav Băncilă

1908

unspecified

From the collection of Bucharest Municipality Museum

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Overview

Compoziție cu doi soldați iarna (Dezertorul) is a 1908 unspecified by Octav Băncilă, depicting Soldier, held at Bucharest Municipality Museum.

Who painted this?
Octav Băncilă
When & what style?
1908
Where can I see it?
Bucharest Municipality Museum

About this work

This painting shows two soldiers in the snow. One is standing, the other is on his back. They're dressed in dark coats and hats, and they look like they're in the middle of a storm. The background is a light gray-brown color, with some darker lines and shapes that might be trees or buildings. The painting has a lot of texture and detail, especially in the soldiers' clothing and the snow around them. The artist has used a lot of different colors to create a sense of depth and atmosphere. The artist who painted this is Octav Băncilă.

About the artist

Artist

Octav Băncilă

A painter rooted in rural life, Octav Băncilă’s canvases bring the Romanian countryside to life.

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