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Mariana cu pisica, by Gheorghe Petrașcu, unspecified, 1904

Mariana cu pisica

Gheorghe Petrașcu

1904

unspecified

From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania

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Overview

Mariana cu pisica is a 1904 unspecified by Gheorghe Petrașcu, a Romanesque work, held at National Museum of Art of Romania.

Who painted this?
Gheorghe Petrașcu
When & what style?
1904 · Romanesque
Where can I see it?
National Museum of Art of Romania

About this work

The painting features a woman sitting in a chair, holding a cat. The woman has dark hair and wears a pink dress with a white collar. The cat is black and white, and the woman cradles it in her arms. The background of the painting is a muted gray color. The woman's expression is calm, and she gazes directly at the viewer. Her posture is relaxed, with her arms wrapped around the cat. The cat appears to be sleeping or resting, adding to the serene atmosphere of the painting. The use of muted colors and soft brushstrokes creates a sense of intimacy and quiet contemplation. The painting invites the viewer to step into the peaceful world of the woman and her cat. Look up the artist, Petrașcu, Gheorghe, to explore more of his works.

About the artist

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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