Peisaj urban

Peisaj urban

Alexandru Ciucurencu

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From the collection of Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea

About this work

This painting shows a busy city street with thick, rough brushstrokes. Buildings line both sides, some with bright yellow accents, while people and cars fill the road. The colors are mostly muted grays, whites, and greens, but there’s a patch of red near the center. The scene feels alive but loose, like the artist worked fast. The paint is applied in heavy layers, especially on the buildings and sky, giving it a textured look. This technique is called *impasto*—where paint is laid on thick so you can almost feel the brushstrokes. Check out *impasto* to see how artists use thick paint for dramatic effect.

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