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Săpători de morminte, by Michael Albrich, unspecified

Săpători de morminte

Michael Albrich

unspecified

From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Săpători de morminte is an unspecified by Michael Albrich, held at Brukenthal National Museum.

Who painted this?
Michael Albrich
Where can I see it?
Brukenthal National Museum

About this work

This painting shows a man standing in a grassy field, leaning on a long stick. He’s dressed in a loose white shirt and dark pants, looking down at something in his hands. Behind him, a fence runs along a hillside, and another person lies on the ground nearby, partially hidden by the grass. The artist used thick brushstrokes to show texture, especially in the man’s clothes and the rough ground. The lighting is simple but clear, with shadows under the man’s chin and feet. Next, look up impasto to see how artists use thick paint like this.

About the artist

Artist

Michael Albrich

Michael Albrich made prints and paintings in early 20th-century Romania, capturing everyday life with a straightforward, unflinching eye.

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