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Studiu (1907)

Călin Alupi

1947

From the collection of Moldova National Museum Complex

Classical Antiquity Physical Tool Tool

Dominant colour

Studiu (1907) is a 1947 by Călin Alupi, depicting Physical Tool, held at Moldova National Museum Complex.

Who painted this?: Călin Alupi
When & what style?: 1947
Where can I see it?: Moldova National Museum Complex

About this work

This painting shows six people walking in a line, each holding a long pole. Their clothes are dark, but one person in the middle wears light pants. The background is a rough, textured mix of blues and greens, like a stormy sky or deep water. The brushstrokes are thick and uneven, making the scene feel rough and urgent. The poles look like they might be used for carrying something heavy or moving through difficult terrain. Look up impasto to see how artists use thick paint like this.