Piață din Balcic 1926
1928
From the collection of Art Museum of Constanta
1928
From the collection of Art Museum of Constanta
This painting shows a small town by the sea, with a wide dirt road cutting through the middle. On the left, there’s a white building with a red roof, surrounded by trees and a few people walking. To the right, cows graze near a fence, and farther back, more houses and hills roll toward the ocean. The colors are warm—yellows, browns, and blues—with quick, loose brushstrokes that make it feel lively. The road looks almost empty, but a few people and animals give it life. The artist used thick paint in some spots, making the colors pop. It’s like the scene was painted fast, while the light was still bright. Look up impasto next to see how artists use thick paint like this.
