Artwork
Chip de lumină
Chip de lumină is a print by Ion Sălișteanu. It dates from 1960 and is held in the collection of the Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea.
About this work
Overview
Chip de lumină is a painting by Ion Sălișteanu, created around 1960. It is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The title, translating to 'Sliver of Light,' suggests the artist's interest in the play of light on the subject's face. The work depicts a profile, softly illuminated from the side, against a plain background.
Technique & Style
The painting features thick brushstrokes, particularly on the subject's collar, creating a textured effect. The use of light and shadow to create depth is notable, with the face and clothing rendered in varying degrees of illumination.
Artist & collection
Artist
Ion Sălișteanu made prints and paintings that capture Romania’s landscapes in bold, orderly shapes.
Museum
Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea
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