Brutari

Brutari

Podoleanu Adrian

1968

From the collection of Moldova National Museum Complex

About this work

This looks like a faded print with heavy brushstrokes. The colors are mostly browns and grays, blending into each other in a way that’s hard to make out. There’s a vertical shape in the middle—maybe a pole or a tree—with some lighter patches around it. The paint is thick in spots, giving it a rough, textured look. It feels like the artist rushed or worked quickly, leaving some areas smudged. The edges of the print are worn, suggesting it’s old. This style reminds me of *impasto*—where paint is laid on thickly. Check out how that technique works.

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