Castelul Brâncoveanu din Sâmbăta de Sus
1926
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From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
1926
unspecified
From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
This painting shows a quiet courtyard with a white building and arched doorways. A lone figure in a dark dress stands near the right side, holding something small. The ground is patchy with grass and dirt, and three trees with thick branches cast shadows over the scene. The brushstrokes are thick in places, especially on the trees and walls, giving a textured look. The light hits the building unevenly, making some spots brighter than others. Next, look up impasto to see how artists use thick paint like this.
