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Curte veche din Sibiu, by Betty Schuller

Curte veche din Sibiu

Betty Schuller

From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Curte veche din Sibiu is a work by Betty Schuller, held at Brukenthal National Museum.

Who painted this?
Betty Schuller
Where can I see it?
Brukenthal National Museum

About this work

This painting shows a charming scene of an old courtyard in Sibiu. The courtyard is surrounded by buildings with tiled roofs and a stone wall, with a tree growing in the center. The artist has used a range of colors to capture the textures and details of the scene. One interesting detail is the way the artist has used light and shadow to create a sense of depth and atmosphere in the painting. The use of chiaroscuro creates a strong contrast between the light and dark areas, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene. If you're interested in learning more about this painting, you might want to look up the artist, Betty Schuller.

About the artist

Artist

Betty Schuller

Betty Schuller made prints and paintings of European town scenes. Her two prints—Curte veche din Sibiu and Colibă de țigani—show old Saxon and Roma architecture in sharp lines and soft color. Her paintings Strada…

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