Cap de turc
1850
From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
1850
From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
This painting shows a close-up of a person wearing a bright red cap and a light-colored scarf. The face is serious, with a short beard and a neutral expression. The background is a mix of green and yellow brushstrokes, giving it a rough, textured look. The artist used thick, visible strokes of paint, especially on the cap and face, which makes the colors pop. The face itself is mostly flat with some shading around the jaw and under the eyes. Check out the technique: impasto for more on how thick paint layers create texture.
