Anemone

Anemone

Ștefan Luchian

1909

unspecified

From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania

About this work

This painting shows a single white anemone flower in a muted green vase. The petals glow softly against a dark background. Thin brushstrokes catch the light on the petals. The artist uses thick paint in spots, called impasto, to make the vase feel rounded. It’s subtle—just a few raised dabs of color. If you like this bold texture, try checking out Vincent van Gogh’s *Sunflowers*.

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