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Compoziție cu motive românești, by Ion Theodorescu-Sion, 1920

Compoziție cu motive românești

Ion Theodorescu-Sion

1920

From the collection of Lucian Pop Art Collection

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Overview

Compoziție cu motive românești is a 1920 by Ion Theodorescu-Sion, held at Lucian Pop Art Collection.

Who painted this?
Ion Theodorescu-Sion
When & what style?
1920
Where can I see it?
Lucian Pop Art Collection

About this work

This scene shows three people in a rocky, outdoor setting. Two women stand near a tree, one holding a baby, while a man in a long coat leans on a stick. Spread out on the ground are large flat stones and clay pots. In the background, small houses with pointed roofs sit on a hillside. The artist used bold colors and thick brushstrokes to show texture—notice how the rocks and clothes look almost three-dimensional. The setting feels like a quiet moment in daily life, far from cities. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how light and shadow create depth in paintings.

About the artist

Portrait of Ion Theodorescu-Sion
Artist

Ion Theodorescu-Sion

Ion Theodorescu-Sion (Romanian pronunciation: ; also known as Ioan Theodorescu-Sion or Teodorescu-Sion; January 2, 1882 – March 31, 1939) was a Romanian painter and draftsman, known for his contributions to modern art…

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