Peisaj

Peisaj

Julien Dupré

1850

unspecified

From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania

About this work

This painting shows a simple countryside scene with a red-roofed house in the center. The brushstrokes are thick and visible, giving the sky and fields a rough, textured look. Trees and another small building sit in the background, with green grass and a fence in the foreground. The painting’s loose style makes it feel quick and sketchy, like it was painted outdoors. The colors are muted, with earthy greens and browns dominating the scene. If you like this style, look up impasto next.

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