Dâmbovicioara
1850
unspecified
From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
1850
unspecified
From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
This painting shows a steep, rocky mountain valley with sheer cliffs on either side. A waterfall pours down the center, surrounded by patches of green plants clinging to the rocks. The sky above is pale and hazy, while the cliffs range from warm yellows to cool grays. The brushstrokes are thick in places, giving the rocks texture and depth. It looks like the artist focused on how light hits the cliffs and water. Check out impasto for more on how thick paint creates texture like this.
