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Trandafiri roz, by Ștefan Luchian, unspecified

Trandafiri roz

Ștefan Luchian

unspecified

From the collection of Moldova National Museum Complex

Dominant colour

Overview

Trandafiri roz is an unspecified by Ștefan Luchian, held at Moldova National Museum Complex.

Who painted this?
Ștefan Luchian
Where can I see it?
Moldova National Museum Complex

About this work

This painting shows a loose bunch of roses in soft pinks, whites, and one deep red bloom. The flowers spill over a dark brown edge, some petals falling onto a greenish base. The brushstrokes are thick in places, giving the petals a textured look. The artist focused on light hitting the roses, making some edges glow while others stay shadowy. This creates a sense of depth just from light and color. Next, look up impasto to see how thick paint was used to build up texture in art.

About the artist

Artist

Ștefan Luchian

Ștefan Luchian painted quiet scenes of daily life in late-1800s Romania: sunlit houses, country roads, and a single studio work called Atelierul from 1894.

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