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Zăpadă la Gilău, by Albert Nagy, unspecified

Zăpadă la Gilău

Albert Nagy

unspecified

From the collection of Székely National Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Zăpadă la Gilău is an unspecified by Albert Nagy, depicting Snow, held at Székely National Museum.

Who painted this?
Albert Nagy
Where can I see it?
Székely National Museum

About this work

This painting shows a snowy scene with a dark figure sitting on a bench. The ground is covered in thick white snow, and bare branches stick out from the trees. A wooden fence and a lamppost are also dusted with snow, making everything look quiet and still. The artist used thick brushstrokes to show the texture of the snow and wood. The dark figure contrasts sharply with the bright white surroundings, making them stand out. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how artists use light and shadow like this.

About the artist

Artist

Albert Nagy

Albert Nagy painted mid-20th-century Romanian scenes: village markets, snow-dusted towns, and construction sites.

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