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Peisaj dobrogean (Peisaj cu case), by Nicolae Tonitza, unspecified, 1949

Peisaj dobrogean (Peisaj cu case)

Nicolae Tonitza

1949

unspecified

From the collection of Gavrilă Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea - Art Museum

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Overview

Peisaj dobrogean (Peisaj cu case) is a 1949 unspecified by Nicolae Tonitza, held at Gavrilă Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea - Art Museum.

Who painted this?
Nicolae Tonitza
When & what style?
1949
Where can I see it?
Gavrilă Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea - Art Museum

About this work

This painting shows a simple village scene with a long, low building in the center. The roof is covered in what looks like tiles, and there are a few small windows along the side. Trees with green leaves stand on either side, and the ground is drawn with quick, sketchy lines. The artist used loose, quick brushstrokes—almost like a sketch—to capture the shapes. The colors are warm and earthy, with browns and greens standing out. If you like this style, look up Tonitza, Nicolae for more of his work.

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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