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About this work

This painting shows old buildings with peeling walls. The colors are dull—browns, grays, and faded reds. Some windows are dark, others show light inside. The paint looks thick in spots, almost like it was slapped on. Downstairs, there’s a row of shops or maybe homes with closed doors. The artist used a lot of thick paint in some areas. This makes the walls look rough and real, not smooth. It’s like you could reach in and touch the texture. Look up impasto next to see how this technique works.