Bou
1882
From the collection of Iulian Antonescu Bacău Museum Complex
1882
From the collection of Iulian Antonescu Bacău Museum Complex
Dominant colour
Bou is a 1882 by Nicolae Grigorescu, held at Iulian Antonescu Bacău Museum Complex.
This painting shows a single cow standing in a field. The brushstrokes are thick and rough, with lots of white and gray blending into the animal’s shape. The background is dark and blurry, making the cow stand out. The artist used heavy paint to create texture, especially on the cow’s body. This technique makes the surface look almost three-dimensional. Look up impasto next to see how artists use thick paint like this.
