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La mare (Mangalia), by Nicolae Tonitza, 1923

La mare (Mangalia)

Nicolae Tonitza

1923

From the collection of Bucharest Municipality Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

La mare (Mangalia) is a 1923 by Nicolae Tonitza, held at Bucharest Municipality Museum.

Who painted this?
Nicolae Tonitza
When & what style?
1923
Where can I see it?
Bucharest Municipality Museum

About this work

This painting shows a rocky coastline with a body of water in the background. The water is calm, and the sky above is a light gray color. In the foreground, there are some green plants growing on the rocks. The painting is done in muted colors, with shades of brown and gray dominating the scene. The brushstrokes are visible, giving the painting a textured look. The overall effect is one of serenity and tranquility. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out the work of 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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