Peisaj cu șalupă și case
1928
From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum
1928
From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum
This painting shows a small boat with a curved shape resting on land, its hull painted in dark blues and reds. Behind it, there’s a simple building with a red-tiled roof and light-colored walls, plus a tower with arches in the distance. The brushstrokes are loose, and the colors are bright but a little rough, like it was painted quickly. The boat looks ready to launch, but it’s stuck on the shore. The artist used thick, visible brushstrokes to create texture, especially on the boat and the building. If you like this style, look up impasto.