Case din București

Case din București

Adam Bălțatu

1939

From the collection of Bucharest Municipality Museum

About this work

This painting shows two old buildings with peeling walls and dark windows. The colors are mostly gray and white, but there’s a splash of green from a tree in the middle. A ladder leans against one building, and a small yellow object sits on the ground near it. The brushstrokes are thick and rough, almost like the paint was slapped on. It feels messy but intentional, like the artist wanted to show wear and age. If you like this style, look up impasto.

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