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Periferie, by Adam Bălțatu, unspecified, 1947

Periferie

Adam Bălțatu

1947

unspecified

From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania

Dominant colour

Overview

Periferie is a 1947 unspecified by Adam Bălțatu, depicting House, held at National Museum of Art of Romania.

Who painted this?
Adam Bălțatu
When & what style?
1947
Where can I see it?
National Museum of Art of Romania

About this work

This painting shows a small village with simple houses huddled together on a hillside. Below them, a rough stone bridge crosses a shallow stream. The colors are earthy—dull browns, grays, and muted greens—with quick brushstrokes that make the scene feel rough and unfinished. The artist left the signature in the corner, but little else is clear. The houses look old, and the bridge seems barely sturdy enough for use. Next, look up impasto to see how thick paint like this creates texture.

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