Podul San Martin din Toledo

Podul San Martin din Toledo

Gheorghe Petrașcu

1929

unspecified

From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania

About this work

This painting shows a stone bridge with three big arches over water. The bridge looks old and weathered, with rough edges and patches of color. On the right side, two small figures stand near the water, barely visible. The sky above is pale blue with some clouds, and the land behind the bridge is flat and brown. The brushstrokes are thick and uneven, giving the scene a rough, textured look. It feels like the artist worked quickly, leaving some areas messy. If you like this style, try looking up impasto.

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