1923
From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum
Păpuși is a 1923 by Nicolae Tonitza, held at Brukenthal National Museum.
This painting shows a doll with a round face, big eyes, and a red dress covered in white polka dots. Behind it, a tall, lanky figure in a green dress with a black hat stands awkwardly. The colors are bright but messy, with thick brushstrokes that make the scene feel rough and unfinished. The doll’s face is simple, almost like a child’s toy, while the background is a jumble of colors and shapes. The painting looks like it was made quickly, with paint slapped on in big chunks. If you like this style, look up impasto next.
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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