Studiu pentru "Execuția lui Horia"
1850
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From the collection of Moldova National Museum Complex
1850
unspecified
From the collection of Moldova National Museum Complex
This painting shows a close-up of a man’s face and shoulders. His curly hair is dark, his mustache thick, and his expression serious. The brushstrokes are loose, with soft edges blending into a dark background. The colors are mostly browns and grays, with a light collar peeking out at the bottom. The painting looks like a quick sketch rather than a polished work. The artist didn’t smooth out the strokes, leaving some areas rough and others faded. Next, look up impasto to see how artists use thick paint like this.
