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Natură statică cu flori, by Sabin Popp, 1949

Natură statică cu flori

Sabin Popp

1949

From the collection of Gavrilă Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea - Art Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Natură statică cu flori is a 1949 by Sabin Popp, held at Gavrilă Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea - Art Museum.

Who painted this?
Sabin Popp
When & what style?
1949
Where can I see it?
Gavrilă Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea - Art Museum

About this work

This painting shows a simple still life of flowers in a clay pot. The big blue-purple blooms are the stars, with some pink buds just opening. Green leaves spill over the pot’s edge, and the background is a plain wall with a wooden ledge. The brushstrokes are bold and thick, especially on the leaves and petals. The artist used a technique where paint is laid on thickly, so you can almost see the texture. This makes the flowers look lively and real, even though they’re just paint. Check out impasto to see how this thick paint style works.

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