Lalele și maci; pandant: Trandafiri și maci

Lalele și maci; pandant: Trandafiri și maci

Johann Baptist Hälszel

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From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum

About this work

This painting shows a dark background filled with bright flowers. You see red roses, white blooms, and orange poppies mixed together. The stems and leaves are thick and dark, almost black, making the colors pop. The artist used thick paint to create the flowers, giving them a textured look. This makes the petals stand out against the dark background. Check out the technique called *impasto* to see how artists use thick paint like this.

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