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Cai de curse, by Ștefan Luchian, 1850

Cai de curse

Ștefan Luchian

1850

From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania

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Overview

Cai de curse is a 1850 by Ștefan Luchian, a Art Nouveau work, held at National Museum of Art of Romania.

Who painted this?
Ștefan Luchian
When & what style?
1850 · Art Nouveau
Where can I see it?
National Museum of Art of Romania

About this work

This painting shows two people on horseback in a grassy field. The riders wear light-colored clothes and hats, and the horses are a warm orange-brown. Behind them, a fence runs along a dirt path, with trees and a faint building in the distance. The brushwork is loose and soft, blending colors together. The artist used quick, sketchy strokes to suggest movement and light. The horses’ legs and the riders’ postures look slightly tilted, as if caught mid-motion. The background fades into a pale haze, keeping focus on the figures. Look up Luchian, Ștefan to see more of his work.

About the artist

Portrait of Ștefan Luchian
Artist

Ștefan Luchian

Ștefan Luchian was a Romanian painter, famous for his landscapes and still life works.

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