
1886–1940 · Romanian · 30 artworks
artist bio
Nicolae Tonitza was a Romanian painter and printmaker, known for his sensitive portraits of children and his landscapes that captured the light and atmosphere of the Romanian countryside. He blended Post-Impressionist techniques with Expressionist sensibilities, creating a unique and recognizable style.
what you'll learn
Studying Tonitza's work allows students to explore the fusion of different artistic movements and understand how to convey emotion and atmosphere through color and composition. Students can also learn about portraiture and landscape painting techniques.
related: Theodor Pallady

Good Night
1920

Katyusha the Lipovan Girl
1926

Two Sisters
1927

Untitled

Venice Girl (Putana)
1926

House in Dobrudja

After War

Girl

The Japanese Woman

Calvary

Kârdjali Landscape
1922

Clematis Red Flowers
1935

Little Tatar Girl (RachiÈ™ Ali)
1936

Workwoman

Wild Roses
1936

Girl in White
1924

Tefik's Yard (in Mangalia)

Turk Women in Balcic
1936

Lighthouse in Balchik

Three Brothers (The Painter's Children)
1920

Girl Head

Ecaterina Tonitza

Field Flowers

Cafe in Mangalia

Miner

Mosque in Balcic

Still Life with Fruit

Petre Tonitza

On the Veranda

Little Girl With Flowery Headscarf
1925