Plattner, Otto - Malerei, Sidi Bou Said (Tunesien)

1926

unspecified

From the collection of Archaeology and Museum Baselland

Dominant colour

Plattner, Otto - Malerei, Sidi Bou Said (Tunesien) is a 1926 unspecified by Otto Plattner, held at Archaeology and Museum Baselland.

Who painted this?: Otto Plattner
When & what style?: 1926
Where can I see it?: Archaeology and Museum Baselland

About this work

This painting shows a sunny village scene with whitewashed buildings and red-tiled roofs. People in light robes walk up stone steps, and a few sit or stand near doorways. A tall palm tree leans against a building, and a red awning shades a group of people on a raised platform. The brushstrokes are thick and visible, giving the walls a textured look. The colors are bright but muted, with earthy tones and pops of red and blue. Check out the technique: impasto to see how artists use thick paint like this.