1922
From the collection of Bucharest Municipality Museum
Carol (I) într-un cimitir is a 1922 by Costin Petrescu, depicting Cemetery, held at Bucharest Municipality Museum.
This painting shows a dim, green-tinged scene with a lone figure in dark clothes walking toward a group of smaller shapes in the distance. A tall, pale cross stands behind them, slightly off-center. The brushstrokes are thick and uneven, giving the whole image a rough, textured look. The artist used heavy paint to create shadows and light—some areas almost glow, while others fade into darkness. This makes the figures stand out against the murky background. Look up chiaroscuro to learn more about this dramatic lighting trick.
Costin Petrescu (May 10, 1872 – October 15, 1954) was a Romanian painter. Born in Pitești, he moved to Bucharest in 1892, attending the Fine Arts School for three years. He executed the monumental fresco in the Romanian…
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