La mare
1850
unspecified
From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
1850
unspecified
From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
A person in a wide-brimmed hat sits in a wooden chair on a sandy beach. Their legs are crossed, one foot resting on a striped towel. The ocean stretches out behind them, calm and blue, with a few distant figures walking along the shore. The painting uses soft, muted colors with a slightly rough texture. The artist focused on everyday life, showing a quiet moment by the sea. The brushstrokes feel loose, almost sketchy in places, giving it a natural, unfinished look. Next, check out impasto to see how artists use thick paint like this.
