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Praznic în cimitirul Eyüp din Istanbul, by Iosif Iser, unspecified, 1919

Praznic în cimitirul Eyüp din Istanbul

Iosif Iser

1919

unspecified

From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania

Dominant colour

Overview

Praznic în cimitirul Eyüp din Istanbul is a 1919 unspecified by Iosif Iser, held at National Museum of Art of Romania.

Who painted this?
Iosif Iser
When & what style?
1919
Where can I see it?
National Museum of Art of Romania

About this work

This painting shows three people sitting on the grass near a cemetery. Their backs are to us, and they’re dressed in dark and bright colors—one person wears a striking red coat. Behind them, bare trees stand in a field, and a river with buildings on the other side stretches into the distance. The sky is pale blue with a few clouds. The brushstrokes are thick and visible, giving the scene a rough, textured look. The colors pop against each other, like the red coat against the green grass. Look up impasto next to see how this thick paint technique works.

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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