Flașnetar
1940
From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
1940
From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
This painting shows a person wearing a dark hat and a red scarf, sitting with a small wooden box in front of them. The box has a glass top with tiny objects inside—maybe trinkets or tools—and a few books stacked beside it. Their coat is worn and yellowish, and the background is a deep, dark blue. The person’s face looks serious, with a slight squint and a shadow under their eye. The brushstrokes are thick and uneven, giving the whole scene a rough, almost sketchy feel. This style is called *impasto*.
