La fântână
1850
unspecified
From the collection of Bucharest Municipality Museum
1850
unspecified
From the collection of Bucharest Municipality Museum
This painting shows three people near a well in a rustic setting. A woman in patterned clothing stands by the well, holding something in her hands. Another person sits on the ground nearby, while a third person rides a horse with a large water wheel in the background. The scene is painted in soft, earthy tones with quick brushstrokes. The water wheel suggests this might be a working well, not just a decorative one. The loose, sketchy style feels more like a quick study than a polished work. If you like this loose, natural style, look up impasto.
