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Fiesole, by Corneliu Michăilescu, unspecified, 1921

Fiesole

Corneliu Michăilescu

1921

unspecified

From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania

Dominant colour

Overview

Fiesole is a 1921 unspecified by Corneliu Michăilescu, a Art Nouveau work, held at National Museum of Art of Romania.

Who painted this?
Corneliu Michăilescu
When & what style?
1921 · Art Nouveau
Where can I see it?
National Museum of Art of Romania

About this work

This painting shows a village on a hillside, with houses stacked up the slope. Trees with dark trunks and leafy branches frame the scene, while a winding road cuts through the foreground. The colors are mostly green, blue, and earthy browns, giving it a cool, misty feel. The artist used thick, visible brushstrokes that make the paint look almost textured. It’s like the scene was painted quickly, with bold strokes rather than smooth blending. Check out impasto to see how artists use thick paint like this.

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