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Natură moartă cu instrumente muzicale, by Iosif Iser, unspecified, 1940

Natură moartă cu instrumente muzicale

Iosif Iser

1940

unspecified

From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania

Dominant colour

Overview

Natură moartă cu instrumente muzicale is a 1940 unspecified by Iosif Iser, held at National Museum of Art of Romania.

Who painted this?
Iosif Iser
When & what style?
1940
Where can I see it?
National Museum of Art of Romania

About this work

This painting shows a violin and a bow resting on a cloth. Behind them, a light-colored lyre leans against a dark blue wall. The colors are bold—deep blues, warm browns, and a few red and green brushstrokes on the cloth. The lyre’s face looks almost like a mask, with dots for tuning pegs and a straight line for a mouth. The brushstrokes are thick and textured, especially on the cloth. Check out impasto to see how artists use thick paint like this.

About the artist

Artist

Iosif Iser

Iosif Iser painted everyday life with a focus on people and places. His 1933 work *Paris. Strada Mouffetard* shows a lively street scene in Paris, while *Nud pe fotoliu* depicts a seated nude figure. His brushwork…

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