Peisaj

Peisaj

Sándor Ziffer

1960

unspecified

From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania

About this work

This painting shows a bright, leafy garden in the foreground with green bushes and a tall tree. Behind it, there are simple buildings with blue and yellow walls, and a small tower with a red roof peeks over the treetops. The sky is light blue with a few clouds, and the whole scene feels warm and sunlit. The brushstrokes are thick in places, making the leaves and branches look almost textured. This style is called *impasto*—it’s when paint is laid on thick so you can almost feel the strokes. Next, check out the technique: impasto to see how other artists used it.

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