Peisaj din Tei
1950
From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
1950
From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
This painting shows a field with bare, twisted trees in the foreground. The branches look tangled and dark against a patchy green and brown grassy area. In the background, there’s a small building with a slanted roof and a few other shapes that might be houses or barns, all under a pale, uneven sky. The brushstrokes are thick and rough, giving the scene a textured, almost sketchy feel. It’s like the artist quickly captured the mood of the place rather than every detail. If you like this style, look up impasto to see how thick paint can create texture.