Curte la Paris

About this work

This painting shows a simple street scene with a yellow door and a small tree in front. Above the door, there’s a window with a curved top and a row of dark shapes on the ledge. A hanging light bulb glows over the doorway, and the walls are painted in light, warm colors. The artist used bold, flat colors and quick brushstrokes to keep it lively but not detailed. The light bulb stands out as an odd, almost modern touch in this otherwise old-fashioned scene. If you like this style, look up impasto to see how thick paint can change a painting’s texture.