Artwork
Cassis
Cassis is an unspecified painting by Lucian Grigorescu. It dates from 1929 and is held in the collection of the Art Museum of Constanta.
About this work
Overview
Cassis, painted by Lucian Grigorescu in 1929, is a vibrant depiction of a sunlit waterside scene, characterized by thick, textured brushstrokes and a bold color palette.
Subject & Meaning
The painting captures a serene natural setting, with trees, a body of water, and a few boats, emphasizing the play of light and color in an outdoor environment.
Technique & Style
Grigorescu employed impasto techniques, evident in the thick, rough brushstrokes, suggesting a rapid, outdoor execution. The juxtaposition of bright, clashing colors (notably red boats against green and yellow hues) adds to the work's dynamic feel.
History & Provenance
Created in 1929, Cassis is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.
Artist & collection
Artist
Lucian Grigorescu (Romanian pronunciation:; 1 February 1894, Medgidia – 28 October 1965, Bucharest) was a Romanian post-impressionist painter.
