Who painted Femei sărace la cimitir?

Femei sărace la cimitir was painted by Nicolae Tonitza in 1923.

Where can I see Femei sărace la cimitir?

Femei sărace la cimitir is held by Brukenthal National Museum.

Artwork

Femei sărace la cimitir

Nicolae Tonitza , 1923

Femei sărace la cimitir is a drawing by Nicolae Tonitza. It dates from 1923 and is held in the collection of the Brukenthal National Museum.

About this work

Overview

Femei sărace la cimitir is a painting by Nicolae Tonitza, created around 1923.

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows a group of women at a cemetery, dressed in somber clothing, conveying a sense of grief and mourning through their poses and body language.

Technique & Style

Tonitza's use of bold lines and dark colors creates a somber mood, while the muted brown background adds to the overall solemnity of the scene.

Artist & collection

Artist

Nicolae Tonitza

Nicolae Tonitza was a Romanian painter, engraver, lithographer, journalist and art critic. Drawing inspiration from Post-Impressionism and Expressionism, he had a major role in introducing modernist guidelines to local art.