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Tufănele în ulcică, by Ștefan Luchian, unspecified, 1902

Tufănele în ulcică

Ștefan Luchian

1902

unspecified

From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania

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Overview

Tufănele în ulcică is a 1902 unspecified by Ștefan Luchian, a Art Nouveau work, held at National Museum of Art of Romania.

Who painted this?
Ștefan Luchian
When & what style?
1902 · Art Nouveau
Where can I see it?
National Museum of Art of Romania

About this work

This painting shows a rough, textured vase filled with wilting flowers. The blooms—white, orange, and yellow—lean at odd angles, some drooping. Green leaves peek through the stems, and a few fallen petals lie on the dark, uneven background. The brushstrokes are thick, almost messy, making the colors pop against the shadowy surface. The vase looks old and chipped, like it’s been used for years. The flowers aren’t perfect—they’re real, with some buds just starting to open and others already fading. If you like this rough, lived-in style, look up impasto.

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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