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Doi câini într-un interior, by Friedrich Miess

Doi câini într-un interior

Friedrich Miess

From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Doi câini într-un interior is a work by Friedrich Miess, held at Brukenthal National Museum.

Who painted this?
Friedrich Miess
Where can I see it?
Brukenthal National Museum

About this work

This painting shows two dogs resting on a stone floor. The larger dog, wrapped in a blanket, is curled up asleep. A smaller dog with brown and white fur lies awake nearby. In the background, there’s a bucket and some kitchen tools on a shelf. The artist paid close attention to the dogs’ fur texture and the cozy, lived-in feel of the room. The lighting makes the blanket look soft and the dogs’ fur look real. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow like this.

About the artist

Artist

Friedrich Miess

A Romanian artist working across the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Friedrich Miess made prints and paintings that capture landscapes and portraits of the time.

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