Bătrân cu ulcică verde
1894
From the collection of Bucharest Municipality Museum
1894
From the collection of Bucharest Municipality Museum
This sketch shows an older man with a weathered face and a dark beret. He’s holding a green bottle in one hand and a walking stick in the other. His coat is worn, and his scarf has a frayed edge with a patch over a torn spot. The artist focused on everyday details—like the man’s rough hands and the simple objects he carries. This style matches how people really lived, not just how they were imagined. Next, look up Realism to see more works that show life as it is.
