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Iarna, by Nicolae Tonitza, 1933

Iarna

Nicolae Tonitza

1933

From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania

Dominant colour

Overview

Iarna is a 1933 by Nicolae Tonitza, held at National Museum of Art of Romania.

Who painted this?
Nicolae Tonitza
When & what style?
1933
Where can I see it?
National Museum of Art of Romania

About this work

The painting features a snowy scene with a house in the background. The house has a blue window and a snow-covered roof. In the foreground, a tree with bare branches is covered in snow. The overall atmosphere is one of winter serenity. A notable detail in the painting is the way the snow is depicted, with thick brushstrokes giving it a textured appearance. This technique adds depth and visual interest to the scene. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of snow as a subject, you might want to look up the artist Tonitza, Nicolae.

About the artist

Portrait of Nicolae Tonitza
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.

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