Peisaj rural constructivist

Peisaj rural constructivist

Ion Sălișteanu

From the collection of Bucharest Municipality Museum

About this work

This painting shows a village scene broken into bold, uneven blocks of color. Houses with sloped roofs sit in a patchwork of blues, greens, and grays. Some shapes overlap while others stand alone, like a lone tree with a small flower. The sky is a pale wash, and the ground looks rough and textured. The artist mixed flat colors with a few rough brushstrokes, giving it a handmade feel. The blocks don’t quite line up, making the scene feel both structured and loose at the same time. If you like this style, look up composition, house next to see how artists play with shapes and spaces.

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