1923
From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum
Tarabe la Mangalia (Prăvălie la Mangalia) is a 1923 by Nicolae Tonitza, held at Brukenthal National Museum.
This sketch shows a street scene with a small shop on the right. The shop has shelves filled with jars and boxes, and a display case in front. A tree with green leaves stands in the middle, casting shadows on the cobblestone ground. A few people are outside, but their faces are simple lines. The artist used quick, rough brushstrokes to show light and shadow. The colors are mostly earthy with pops of green and brown. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how light and dark create depth in art.
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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