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About this work

This painting shows a person sitting on a dark surface, wearing a wide-brimmed hat and a light-colored shirt. They’re holding a pipe in one hand and a large brown gourd in the other. The background is a warm, yellowish color, and the brushstrokes are loose and textured, especially on the person’s clothing. The artist used thick paint in some spots, making the fabric look almost three-dimensional. This technique is called *impasto*—it’s when paint is laid on so heavily you can almost feel it. Look up impasto to see more examples of this bold brushwork.