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Nicolae Tonitza

1886-1940 Romania/Post-impressionism

 

Brief Biography-Nicolae Tonitza was born in Bârlad, Romania in 1886. He studied at the Enescu National University of Arts in Iași and the Munich Academy of Fine arts before examining the art of Paris for three years. He fought during WWI and was taken prisoner until 1918, which led to ill health. After the war, he worked in Journalism, commenting on political and art issues. He was very critical of Nicolae Grigorescu's political views and art. Tonitza succeeded with his paintings and murals in churches; however, his finances always remained wanting. His health failed dramatically during the last few years of his life, and he died in 1937.

 

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Cafe in
Mangalia

Cafe in Mangalia

House of
Dobrogea

House of Dobrogea

Lighthouse
of Balchik

Lighthouse of Balchik

Morning at
Balchik

Morning at Balchik

Zi Sad the
Balcic

Zi Sad the Balcic

Forester's
Daughter

Forester's Daughter

Forester's
Son

Forester's Son

Queuing for
Bread

Queuing for Bread

Peter
Tonitza

Peter Tonitza


Seated

Seated Woman

The
Bedroom

The Bedroom


Golgota

Golgota

To Light the
Lamp

To Light the Lamp

Catherine
Tonitza

Catherine Tonitza