Periferie C.F.R. - Iași

Periferie C.F.R. - Iași

Agafiței Costache

1955

unspecified

From the collection of Moldova National Museum Complex

About this work

This painting shows a small brick tower with a dark roof, standing alone in a landscape. The tower has a simple arched doorway and a tiny window above it. Around it, bushes and trees are painted in thick, green strokes, while the ground is a mix of red and brown. The brushstrokes are bold and textured, especially on the tower and foliage—this is called *impasto*, where paint is laid on thickly. The colors feel warm and earthy, grounding the scene. Next, look up impasto to see how artists use thick paint like this.

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