Bărci la Veneția

About this work

This painting shows two old wooden boats floating on choppy water. The sails are tattered and patched, catching the light in yellow and orange streaks. The sky is a pale blue, almost blending into the water’s swirling green and gray brushstrokes. The boats look weathered, like they’ve been used for years. The artist’s thick, textured strokes make the paint almost feel like you could run your fingers over it. Next, check out how the artist used impasto to build up the paint.