Bretone

Bretone

Elena Popea

1920

unspecified

From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania

About this work

This painting shows a group of people standing by the water’s edge. The women wear long skirts and headscarves, some holding baskets or tools. Behind them, a rocky coastline meets a calm body of water, with hills in the distance. The brushstrokes are thick, giving the scene a textured, almost rough look. The colors are earthy—browns, grays, and muted blues—with a few bright touches like red headscarves. If you like this style, check out impasto next.

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