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Două țărănci cosând, by Ipolit Strâmbu(lescu), unspecified, 1912

Două țărănci cosând

Ipolit Strâmbu(lescu)

1912

unspecified

From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Două țărănci cosând is a 1912 unspecified by Ipolit Strâmbu(lescu), held at Brukenthal National Museum.

Who painted this?
Ipolit Strâmbu(lescu)
When & what style?
1912
Where can I see it?
Brukenthal National Museum

About this work

Two women sit outside on a grassy hill, working with their hands. One holds a piece of fabric, the other a small bundle wrapped in cloth. Their dresses are simple, with one wearing a necklace and the other a red-striped sleeve. The background is blurry greens and yellows, like trees and wildflowers. The painting uses thick brushstrokes, especially on the striped cloth and the women’s sleeves. This makes the colors pop and the textures feel real. Look up *impasto* to see how artists use thick paint like this.

About the artist

Portrait of Ipolit Strâmbu(lescu)
Artist

Ipolit Strâmbu(lescu)

Ipolit Strâmbulescu, known as Ipolit Strâmbu, was a Romanian painter best known for his portraits of women, which ranged from domestic scenes to nudes.

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