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Nud cu idol, by Max Hermann Maxy, unspecified, 1924

Nud cu idol

Max Hermann Maxy

1924

unspecified

From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania

Dominant colour

Overview

Nud cu idol is a 1924 unspecified by Max Hermann Maxy, held at National Museum of Art of Romania.

Who painted this?
Max Hermann Maxy
When & what style?
1924
Where can I see it?
National Museum of Art of Romania

About this work

This painting shows a figure standing with one arm raised, holding what looks like a small object. The person is dressed in a mix of clothes and armor-like straps, with a red hat tilted on their head. The background has rough, geometric shapes in earthy tones—browns, blacks, and a few patches of light. The figure’s face is blurred, almost like a mask, while the body is drawn with bold, uneven lines. The lighting is uneven, making some parts pop while others fade into shadow. Try looking up impasto to see how thick paint creates texture like this.

About the artist

Portrait of Max Hermann Maxy
Artist

Max Hermann Maxy

Max Hermann Maxy was a Romanian painter, art professor, scenographer, and professor of German-Jewish descent.

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