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Curte interioară

Constantin Isachie Popescu

1929

From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania

Classical Antiquity

Dominant colour

Curte interioară is a 1929 by Constantin Isachie Popescu, held at National Museum of Art of Romania.

Who painted this?: Constantin Isachie Popescu
When & what style?: 1929
Where can I see it?: National Museum of Art of Romania

About this work

This painting shows a courtyard with a small house in the background. The walls are pale and weathered, with a balcony above a door. Potted plants—some with bright yellow flowers—line the ground floor, and vines climb the walls, adding green and purple splashes. A stone fountain sits in the center, with a few scattered leaves around it. The brushstrokes are thick and textured, giving the scene a lively, almost rough look. The light hits the walls and plants unevenly, creating shadows and bright spots. If you like this style, check out impasto next.