Petunii
1957
From the collection of Moldova National Museum Complex
1957
From the collection of Moldova National Museum Complex
Petunii is a 1957 by Hârtopeanu Petru, depicting flower, held at Moldova National Museum Complex.
This painting shows a close-up of a red-and-white striped object with a blue band around it. Behind it, there’s a dark, busy background with green and brown brushstrokes that look like leaves or plants. The colors are thick and uneven, with visible brush marks. The title *Petunii* suggests it might be about flowers, but the main shape looks more like a jar or container. The paint is applied in bold, textured strokes, giving it a rough, almost sketchy feel. Look up impasto to see how artists use thick paint like this.
