Nicolae Grigorescu
Nicolae Grigorescu | |
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Grigorescu in 1860 | |
| Born | Nicolae Grigorescu 15 May 1838 |
| Died | 21 July 1907 (aged 69) |
| Education | École nationale supérieure des Beaux-Arts |
| Known for | Painting, drawing |
| Notable work | Țărancă din Muscel, Car cu boi, Atacul de la Smârdan, Fata cu basmaua galbenă |
| Movement | Barbizon school, Impressionism |
Nicolae Grigorescu (Romanian pronunciation: [nikoˈla.e ɡriɡoˈresku]; 15 May 1838 – 21 July 1907) was one of the founders of modern Romanian painting. He is considered by Romanians the greatest Romanian painter, and one of the founders of modern Romanian art. He is most known for paintings depicting rural life. He was one of the most respected and internationally known painters from Romania.
There is a metro station named after Grigorescu in Bucharest. It was given his name in 1990, before which it was named after Communist army general Leontin Sălăjan. Romanian currency features Grigorescu on the 10 Lei bank note.