Garoafe
1925
From the collection of Art Museum of Constanta
1925
From the collection of Art Museum of Constanta
This painting shows a big vase of bright red flowers sitting on a table. The flowers are loose and full, spilling over the sides. Next to the vase is an open book and a few scattered rocks. The colors are bold—reds, greens, and soft grays—and the brushstrokes look thick and quick. The vase itself is oddly shaped, almost like a face with hollow eyes. The artist didn’t smooth out the paint; it’s rough in spots, giving the flowers a lively, almost messy look. Check out impasto to see how artists use thick paint like this.
