Gheorghe Petrașcu

Gheorghe Petrașcu (1872–1949) was a Romanian painter.

Also recorded as Gheorge Petraşcu; Gheorghe Petraşcu; Gheorge Petrașcu; Gheorghe Petrascu; George Petrahsco; Gheorghe Petrasco.

Gheorghe Petrașcu in brief

Born
1872
Died
1949
Known for
painter
Place of birth
Tecuci
Contents

Overview

Recorded at birth as Gheorghe Petrovici.

Also worked under the name Sanzio.

Born at Tecuci in 1872, died at Bucharest in 1949.

In detail

Gheorghe Petrașcu studied at Bucharest National University of Arts and Académie Julian. training under George Demetrescu-Mirea, Nicolae Grigorescu and William-Adolphe Bouguereau is recorded. Henri Catargi and Nicu Enea are recorded as having studied under Gheorghe Petrașcu. the recorded working language is Romanian.

The field of work recorded is painting. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are self-portrait, still life, figurative and landscape. The authority associates the name with Postmodernism, Arta Society and Arta Association. Nicolae Grigorescu is recorded as an influence.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Bucharest and Târgoviște. Membership is recorded of Romanian Academy.

Distinctions recorded are Legion of Honour.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Gheorghe Petrașcu”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q3595783: Gheorghe Petrașcu

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