Peisaj la Assuan
1920
From the collection of Royal Court National Museum Complex
1920
From the collection of Royal Court National Museum Complex
This painting shows a busy outdoor scene with a mix of earthy colors. A person on a white horse rides near a group of people sitting or working on the ground. The buildings behind them are made of rough, warm-toned walls, and the sky is pale. The brushstrokes look loose, almost like quick sketches. The horse rider stands out in bright, simple colors against the darker figures below. The people seem to be gathered around something, maybe selling or trading goods. Check out the technique: impasto to see how thick paint can create texture like this.
