Case la Vitre
1921
unspecified
From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
1921
unspecified
From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
Case la Vitre is a 1921 unspecified by Gheorghe Petrașcu, held at National Museum of Art of Romania.
This painting shows a weathered house with a slanted roof, peeling walls, and a small window. The building looks old, with dark patches and cracks in the white plaster. The ground is uneven, with cobblestones and dirt, and the sky above is pale and cloudy. The artist used thick, rough brushstrokes to show texture—like the bumpy walls and uneven roof. It feels like you could reach in and touch the worn surfaces. Check out the technique: impasto to see how artists build up paint for texture.
