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Privind marea la Balcic, by Gheorghe Petrașcu, 1920

Privind marea la Balcic

Gheorghe Petrașcu

1920

From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania

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Overview

Privind marea la Balcic is a 1920 by Gheorghe Petrașcu, held at National Museum of Art of Romania.

Who painted this?
Gheorghe Petrașcu
When & what style?
1920
Where can I see it?
National Museum of Art of Romania

About this work

This painting shows a person sitting on a boat, holding a striped umbrella. The sky is pale with soft brushstrokes, and the water looks choppy. The figure wears a hat and a light-colored jacket, blending into the muted colors around them. The artist’s signature in the corner is small and simple. The brushwork is loose, almost sketchy, giving it a rough, textured look. Look up impasto to see how thick paint layers create this kind of texture.

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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