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Mal, by Vlad Micodin, 1950

Mal

Vlad Micodin

1950

From the collection of Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea

Dominant colour

Overview

Mal is a 1950 by Vlad Micodin, held at Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea.

Who painted this?
Vlad Micodin
When & what style?
1950
Where can I see it?
Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea

About this work

This painting shows a rough, layered cliffside with exposed earth and patches of grass. The top of the cliff is green and uneven, while the sides reveal bands of brown, yellow, and gray rock. Below, a strip of water reflects the colors of the cliff, with a few plants growing along the shore. The artist used loose, watery brushstrokes to suggest texture—like the rough edges of the cliff and the soft ripples in the water. It looks like a quick sketch, almost like a study rather than a finished work. Check out chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow to create depth.

About the artist

Artist

Vlad Micodin

Vlad Micodin’s small body of work brings late-19th-century Romanian village life onto paper and canvas.

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