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Natură statică cu pești, by Mihăilescu-Craiu Victor, 1945

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Overview

Natură statică cu pești is a 1945 by Mihăilescu-Craiu Victor, depicting Fish, held at Moldova National Museum Complex.

Who painted this?
Mihăilescu-Craiu Victor
When & what style?
1945
Where can I see it?
Moldova National Museum Complex

About this work

This painting shows two fish lying on a rough, textured surface. The colors are mostly white, gray, and brown, with some red and blue patches. The brushstrokes are thick and uneven, giving the fish and background a rough, almost unfinished look. The fish appear to be stacked on top of each other, with one slightly hidden behind the other. The background looks like it could be sand or a rocky surface, with some blue and white hints that might be water or sky. If you like this style, check out impasto to learn more about thick paint techniques.

About the artist

Artist

Mihăilescu-Craiu Victor

Victor M. Craiu painted Romanian landscapes and figure scenes using thick, choppy brushstrokes that give his surfaces a restless energy. In prints like *Strămoșul* and *Peisaj urban*, he layered bold autumn greens,…

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