Compoziție 1910-1915

Compoziție 1910-1915

Hans Mattis-Teutsch

1912

unspecified

From the collection of Țării Crișurilor Museum

About this work

This painting is a wild mix of colors and shapes. Bold strokes of red, yellow, green, and purple clash and swirl together, with no clear edges. There’s a dark, curved form in the center that looks like it could be a face or just abstract lines. The background is thick with paint, almost like it was slapped on the canvas. The brushwork is rough, with thick layers of color that make the painting feel dynamic. It doesn’t look like it’s trying to show real life—just pure color and movement. If you like this style, look up impasto next.

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