1923
From the collection of Colecție particulară - București
Odaia prizonierilor is a 1923 by Nicolae Tonitza, held at Colecție particulară - București.
This print shows two people lying on rough ground, wrapped in blankets. One wears a cap and looks tired, while the other rests their head on their arm. The colors are mostly browns, whites, and muted greens, with a worn, textured look. The rough stone wall in the background and the simple clothing suggest a hard life. The paint is thick in spots, giving it a tactile feel. Next, look up impasto to see how artists use thick paint like this.
Nicolae Tonitza was a Romanian painter, engraver, lithographer, journalist and art critic. Drawing inspiration from Post-Impressionism and Expressionism, he had a major role in introducing modernist guidelines to local art.
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