Bețivi
1889
From the collection of Bucharest Municipality Museum
1889
From the collection of Bucharest Municipality Museum
Two men in worn coats and hats are walking side by side. One is holding a pipe, the other a cane, and both look down at the ground. Their clothes are loose and dirty, and one man’s shoe is untied. The background is plain, with no details—just a light, dusty color. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show movement and texture, especially in the men’s beards and clothing. It feels like a snapshot of a moment, not a polished scene. This style is part of the Realism movement.
