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Pescărița, by Gheorghe Sârbu, 1929

Pescărița

Gheorghe Sârbu

1929

From the collection of Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea

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Overview

Pescărița is a 1929 by Gheorghe Sârbu, held at Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea.

Who painted this?
Gheorghe Sârbu
When & what style?
1929
Where can I see it?
Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea

About this work

This painting shows a person in a blue coat and hat, standing on a rocky shore. Behind them are three boats—two small ones on the water and one larger one grounded. The sky is pale, and the brushstrokes are loose, almost sketchy. The person seems to be pushing or pulling one of the boats, maybe after a day of fishing. The colors are simple: blues, grays, and earthy browns. Look up impasto to see how thick paint like this creates texture.

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