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Paula Craioveanu
FRENCH INTERIOR with STATUES original large painting FRAMED Paula Craioveanu oil

2023

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"French Interior with Statues" Oil on canvas Large original, one-of-a-kind, painting 80x60cm / 31.5x23.5in. Framed! Part of Interior series. Free shipping with 1stDibs code. This painting, "French Interior with Statues", radiates elegance and a strong sense of place. The artist has masterfully conveyed the sophistication of a French interior, blending architectural depth, light, and intricate details with expressive, painterly techniques. The composition draws the viewer’s eye through a series of framed spaces: an open door, a corridor, and a distant room. This layering technique creates a sense of depth and invites the viewer to explore the scene step by step. The checkerboard marble flooring amplifies this perspective, emphasizing the linearity and spatial depth. The rich pink and red tones of the curtain on the left create a bold, luxurious contrast with the cool blues, muted yellows, and whites of the interior. The warm golden light spilling into the corridor highlights the statues and adds a welcoming glow, suggesting sunlight. The expressive, slightly rough brushstrokes give the piece a dynamic, almost impressionistic quality. This looseness contrasts with the rigid geometry of the interior architecture, softening its formality and creating a more emotive experience. The statues, furniture (notably the vibrant pink chair), and architectural elements like molding and doorframes evoke a historical, almost aristocratic setting. These details suggest a classical French château. This work resonates with elements of Romanticism and Impressionism, reminiscent of 19th-century French painters like Édouard Vuillard or Pierre Bonnard. The artist's focus on light, color, and the interplay of intimate details with grand architecture echoes the charm and refinement of French interiors during this era. The checkerboard flooring is also a hallmark of opulent 18th- and 19th-century interiors, grounding the piece in a historical narrative. This piece is a beautiful fusion of technical skill and emotional resonance, encapsulating the elegance of historical French interiors. Biography: Paula Craioveanu is a Romanian artist, born in 1976. She grew up surrounded by art and inspiration, in a family of artists. Trained in Bucharest and New York as an architect and painter. Holds a degree in Architecture and a PhD in Visual Arts. Presently working as a full-time artist. At the age of 16, Paula Craioveanu moved to New York, where she came in contact with New York’s vibrant art scene, she graduated from high school and then studied at Parsons School of Design. Then she moved back to Romania where she studied for the next 6 years at the Architecture University in Bucharest and graduated with a degree in Architecture in 2000. In 2013 she earned a Ph.D in Visual Arts at the University of Arts in Bucharest with the theme “Geometry of Space in 17th century Dutch painting”. After this, she dedicated her full time to art, and showed her talent to the art world. Paula Craioveanu works in acrylic and oil paints, but also pen and ink or tempera works on paper. She regularly participates in shows and exhibitions in galleries along the East and West Coast of the United States, like bG Gallery Santa Monica, Dacia Gallery and Perseus Gallery in New York. Paula Craioveanu’s work is featured on the two most exclusive online art marketplaces, 1stDibs and Artsy. Over the course of 20 years, Paula Craioveanu has created several painting series: “Abstract”, “Interiors”, “Nude in Interior”, “NeoMythology”. Paula Craioveanu’s work has been placed in private collection around the world, both in Europe and in the United States. Today, Paula Craioveanu has set up studios and works in Bucharest and New York. Find original Paula Craioveanu paintings, works on paper and other art on 1stDibs. Next: Works on display - December 2024, Context Art Miami.
  • Creator:
    Paula Craioveanu (1976, Romanian)
  • Creation Year:
    2023
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31.5 in (80.01 cm)Width: 23.5 in (59.69 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Forest Hills, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Romanian-American artist. PhD in Visual Arts.1stDibs: LU2240213352022

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