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Peisaj (Balcic), by Nicolae Tonitza, unspecified, 1935

Peisaj (Balcic)

Nicolae Tonitza

1935

unspecified

From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania

Dominant colour

Overview

Peisaj (Balcic) is a 1935 unspecified by Nicolae Tonitza, depicting Tree, held at National Museum of Art of Romania.

Who painted this?
Nicolae Tonitza
When & what style?
1935
Where can I see it?
National Museum of Art of Romania

About this work

This painting shows a rocky shore with bare trees and a distant, pale blue waterline. The brushstrokes are thick and rough, blending earthy browns, grays, and whites. Light hits the rocks unevenly, leaving some areas dark and others bright. The artist used loose, visible strokes that make the scene feel raw and quick. The trees look almost skeletal, with branches twisting against the rough texture. Look up impasto next to see how thick paint layers create this texture.

About the artist

Artist

Nicolae Tonitza

Nicolae Tonitza painted quiet still lifes and village scenes, often showing colorful vegetables on a table or blooming flowers in simple pots.

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