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Pe gânduri, by Lucia Cosmescu

Pe gânduri

Lucia Cosmescu

From the collection of Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea

Dominant colour

Overview

Pe gânduri is a work by Lucia Cosmescu, held at Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea.

Who painted this?
Lucia Cosmescu
Where can I see it?
Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea

About this work

This painting shows a seated figure with a pale face and light hair, dressed in a loose, yellowish garment. The background is a mix of dark browns and greens, with thick, uneven brushstrokes. The colors pop against each other, especially the bright yellow sleeve and the greenish fabric at the bottom. The brushwork is rough, almost like the paint was applied quickly and with purpose. It gives the whole scene a lively, unfinished feel. Look up impasto to see how artists use thick paint like this.

About the artist

Artist

Lucia Cosmescu

Lucia Cosmescu made prints and paintings of everyday scenes, mostly in the Danube Delta and Dobruja coast.

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