Înmormântare în Siberia

Înmormântare în Siberia

Aurel Popp

1929

From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum

About this work

This painting shows a dark, rough scene with blurred figures. The colors are mostly browns, blacks, and a few reds. It looks like a group of people gathered in a dim, outdoor setting, possibly around a burial. The brushstrokes are thick and uneven, giving it a textured, almost chaotic feel. The faces and details are hard to make out, but the mood feels heavy and urgent. Next, look up impasto to see how this thick paint technique works.

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