Arlechin
1956
unspecified
From the collection of Țării Crișurilor Museum
1956
unspecified
From the collection of Țării Crișurilor Museum
Dominant colour
Arlechin is a 1956 unspecified by Corneliu Baba, held at Țării Crișurilor Museum.
This painting shows a man wearing a bright, patchwork jacket with bold stripes of red, yellow, green, and blue. His face is pale, with a neutral expression and a flat cap pulled low over his forehead. The dark background makes the colors pop, and the brushstrokes are thick in some spots, especially on the jacket. The man’s outfit looks like a jester’s or clown’s costume, but it’s not perfectly neat—some colors blend unevenly. The artist used thick paint in places, which makes the texture stand out. If you like this style, check out impasto to learn more about how thick paint can change a painting’s look.
