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Bretonă

Gheorghe Petrașcu , 1920

Bretonă, by Gheorghe Petrașcu, unspecified, 1920
Bretonă, by Gheorghe Petrașcu, unspecified, 1920

Bretonă is an unspecified painting by Gheorghe Petrașcu. It dates from 1920 and is held in the collection of the Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea.

About this work

Overview

Created circa 1920 by Romanian artist Gheorghe Petrașcu (1872‑1949), *Bretonă / portret* is an oil painting that resides in the Museum of Ethnography. The work presents a solitary figure dressed in a wide‑brimmed hat and a dark coat with a light‑colored collar, set against an indistinct outdoor backdrop rendered in muted greens and browns.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait captures a calm individual whose head is turned slightly away from the viewer, suggesting a moment of introspection or quiet observation. The subdued expression and modest attire convey a sense of everyday dignity, aligning with Petrașcu’s interest in portraying ordinary people with a quiet gravitas.

Technique & Style

Petrașcu employs a pronounced impasto, applying thick, uneven brushstrokes that give the surface a tactile, almost sculptural quality. This handling of paint creates a rough texture that contrasts with the softer, blurred treatment of the background, emphasizing the figure’s presence while maintaining atmospheric ambiguity.

History & Provenance

During his lifetime Petrașcu earned several honors and, after his death, his work was featured in major exhibitions such as the Paris International Exhibition and the Venice Biennale. *Bretonă / portret* eventually entered the holdings of the Museum of Ethnography, where it remains part of the public collection.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Gheorghe Petrașcu

Artist

Gheorghe Petrașcu

Gheorghe Petrașcu (Romanian pronunciation: ; 20 November 1872, Tecuci – 1 May 1949, Bucharest) was a Romanian painter.

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