Flori (Gladiole)

Flori (Gladiole)

Gheorghe Petrașcu

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From the collection of Bucharest Municipality Museum

About this work

This painting shows a dark vase filled with red and white flowers, mostly gladiolas, with some green leaves. The brushstrokes are thick and visible, giving the flowers a rough, textured look. The background is mostly black, making the bright colors of the flowers stand out even more. The painting focuses only on the flowers and vase, with no extra details around them. The way the paint is applied makes it look almost like the flowers are popping off the canvas. If you like this style, look up impasto.

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