Cafenea la Balcic
1949
unspecified
From the collection of Cotroceni National Museum
1949
unspecified
From the collection of Cotroceni National Museum
This painting shows a small, sunlit building with a red roof and peeling walls. The walls are a mix of yellow and brown, with two bright green doors and small windows. A tree with yellow leaves leans over the building, and a bench sits nearby under another tree. The ground looks dry, with patches of dirt and a low wall in front of the house. The brushstrokes are thick and textured, giving the walls a rough, uneven look. It feels like the artist wanted to show the building’s worn-out, lived-in feel. If you like this style, look up impasto.
