Horă la țară
1871
From the collection of Bucharest Municipality Museum
1871
From the collection of Bucharest Municipality Museum
Dominant colour
Horă la țară is a 1871 by Theodor Aman, held at Bucharest Municipality Museum.
This painting shows a group of people dancing in a wooded area. The brushstrokes are loose and quick, with dark greens and blues for the trees and lighter earth tones for the ground. Some figures wear colorful clothing, while others are in simpler outfits. A dog sits in the foreground, watching the scene. The crowd moves in a circle, suggesting a lively gathering. The artist used thick, visible brushstrokes that make the scene feel energetic and alive. Check out the technique: impasto next to see how paint thickness creates texture.
