Nicolae Grigorescu
1838–1907 · Romanian · 27 artworks
RealismImpressionismImpastoBroken colorPlein air paintingEmphasis on light and shadowRealist depiction of rural life
artist bio
Nicolae Grigorescu was a Romanian painter, considered one of the founders of modern Romanian painting. He is known for his landscapes, portraits, and scenes of rural life, blending Impressionistic techniques with Realist themes to capture the essence of Romanian culture and peasantry.
what you'll learn
Studying Grigorescu allows students to understand the fusion of Realist subject matter with Impressionistic techniques, focusing on capturing light and atmosphere in everyday scenes. Students can learn to observe and depict the nuances of rural life and portraiture through color and brushwork.
related: Gustave Courbet, Jean-Francois Millet, Claude Monet
27 artworks
Girls Working by the Gate
1885
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Peasant Woman from Muscel
1874
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Fishermen in Grandville
1884
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Columbine in Green
1874
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The Spring (Detail)
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Hora
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Case la vitre
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The Little Girl with Red Headscarf
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Laundrywoman in Brittany
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Turkish prisoners
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Guardian of Chailly
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Breton beggar
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Head of a Young Farmer
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Fairground in Sinaia
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Giri with White Veil
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Self Portrait
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May Lillies
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Two Drunks
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French peasant woman with a bag on her back
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Clearing Back
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On a Peak
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Andreescu at Barbizon
1880
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Wild Roses
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Still Life with Fruit
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Hard road
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Catholic Church in Cimpulung
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Farmhouse Yard
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