Nud cu chitară

Nud cu chitară

Theodor Pallady

1921

unspecified

From the collection of Argeș County Museum

About this work

This painting shows two people lying down on a red surface. One holds a light brown cello, resting it against their body. The other person has a yellow cloth draped over their head and shoulders. The background looks like a rough, blue-gray wall with vertical lines. The brushstrokes are thick and visible, giving the figures a textured, almost sculpted look. The lighting is simple but highlights the curves of the bodies. Look up impasto to see how this thick paint technique works.

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