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Interior oriental, by Alexandru Carol Satmary, unspecified, 1908

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Overview

Interior oriental is a 1908 unspecified by Alexandru Carol Satmary, held at Bucharest Municipality Museum.

Who painted this?
Alexandru Carol Satmary
When & what style?
1908
Where can I see it?
Bucharest Municipality Museum

About this work

This painting shows a cluttered room with bright, bold colors. A red couch sits in the corner, next to a wooden cabinet with a mirror. On a low table, there’s a white cloth, a blue jar, and a few red objects that look like fruit or bowls. A striped curtain hangs in the background, and sunlight streams in from the right, making the colors glow. The brushstrokes are thick and rough, almost like the paint was slapped on quickly. This style makes the scene feel lively and a little messy, like a snapshot of everyday life. Check out impasto to see how artists use thick paint like this.

About the artist

Portrait of Alexandru Carol Satmary
Artist

Alexandru Carol Satmary

Alexandru Carol Satmary (1870–1933) was an artist, born in Bucharest.

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