Copil dormind (studiu)

Copil dormind (studiu)

Corneliu Baba

1954

From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania

About this work

This painting shows two figures wrapped in blankets, one adult and one baby. The brushstrokes are loose and quick, with soft colors like beige and gray. The adult’s face is mostly hidden under a headscarf, and the baby’s skin looks warm against the cool tones. The painting feels cozy and simple, with no fancy details. The artist used broad strokes, almost like quick sketches. Try looking up impasto to see how thick paint can create texture.

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