Țigănci florărese

Țigănci florărese

Jean Alexandru Steriadi

1904

unspecified

From the collection of Octavian Moșescu Râmnicu Sărat Municipal Museum

About this work

This painting shows two women indoors. The woman on the left sits on a red cushion, wearing a light blue dress and a dark shawl, holding something small in her hand. Behind her, another woman stands, dressed in a long red skirt with colorful embroidery and a dark top, holding a woven basket. The brushstrokes are thick and textured, especially on the standing woman’s skirt, giving it a rough, almost tactile look. The lighting is soft but focused, making the colors pop in certain spots. Next, check out impasto to see how artists use thick paint like this.

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