Iarna la Barbizon
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From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
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From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
This painting shows a quiet village in winter. Snow covers the ground and roofs, and bare trees stand in the foreground. The buildings are simple, with some showing signs of age, and a few people are scattered around, moving about. The brushstrokes are loose and quick, giving the scene a sketchy, almost unfinished feel. The colors are muted, with whites and grays dominating the snowy landscape. Check out the technique: impasto for more on how thick paint can create texture.
