Morții de la Cașin

About this work

This painting shows four people standing in a field with tall, dry grass. The two adults and two children wear simple, light-colored clothes. One adult holds a long stick, and the other leans slightly forward, looking down. The background is a mix of earthy browns and greens, with a few trees in the distance. The painting’s brushstrokes are thick and textured, giving the grass and clothes a rough, almost tactile look. This technique is called *impasto*, where paint is laid on thickly so you can almost feel the texture. Look up *impasto* to see how artists use thick paint to create depth.