1882
From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum
Dominant colour
Peisaj de pădure is a 1882 by Nicolae Grigorescu, held at Brukenthal National Museum.
This painting shows a forest scene with thick, tangled trees. The brushstrokes are rough and uneven, mixing dark greens, browns, and patches of white. Light filters through the branches in uneven spots, and the background fades into a pale, misty look. The paint is applied in heavy, textured layers, giving it a bumpy, almost messy feel. This technique is called *impasto*—where paint is laid on thick so you can almost feel the strokes. Check out *impasto* to see how artists use thick paint to create texture.
Nicolae Grigorescu was one of the founders of modern Romanian painting. He is considered by Romanians the greatest Romanian painter, and one of the founders of modern Romanian art. He is most known for paintings…
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