Peisaj de toamnă

Peisaj de toamnă

Sándor Szolnay

1945

From the collection of Museum of Art Cluj-Napoca

About this work

This painting shows a forest in fall colors. The trees have green, yellow, and brown leaves. Some branches are bare, while others still hold clusters of gold. The ground is a mix of dry grass and shadows, and the light looks soft, like late afternoon. The brushstrokes are loose, almost sketchy, making the scene feel quick and alive. The colors lean warm but still have cool blue-gray patches in the distance. Look up impasto next to see how thick paint can create texture like this.

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