Teatrul popular
1950
unspecified
From the collection of Moldova National Museum Complex
1950
unspecified
From the collection of Moldova National Museum Complex
This painting shows four odd-looking figures walking together. The person on the left wears a long dark coat and a striped shirt, holding a strange object. Next to them, someone wears a tall hat and carries a balloon animal. The third figure is dressed in a bright, dotted dress and holds a fan. The fourth person wears a dark coat and carries a small puppet on a string. The faces look exaggerated, almost like masks. The colors are flat and bright, with no deep shadows or smooth blends. Look up impasto next to see how thick paint can create texture.