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Casă țărănească, by Camil Ressu, 1937

Casă țărănească

Camil Ressu

1937

From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania

Dominant colour

Overview

Casă țărănească is a 1937 by Camil Ressu, held at National Museum of Art of Romania.

Who painted this?
Camil Ressu
When & what style?
1937
Where can I see it?
National Museum of Art of Romania

About this work

This painting shows a simple farmhouse with a sloped roof and white walls. The building has small windows with dark frames, and a wooden door stands open. Bright yellow flowers grow in front, while a tree leans over the left side. The sky is soft with a few clouds, and the ground looks dry. The house’s rough texture and warm colors make it feel real and lived-in. The artist used thick brushstrokes to show the wood and walls, giving them a handmade look. Try looking up impasto to see how artists build up paint for texture.

About the artist

Portrait of Camil Ressu
Artist

Camil Ressu

Camil Ressu was a Romanian painter and academic, one of the most significant art figures of Romania.

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