Soarele dimineții
1946
From the collection of Bucharest Municipality Museum
1946
From the collection of Bucharest Municipality Museum
Dominant colour
Soarele dimineții is a 1946 by Ion Țuculescu, held at Bucharest Municipality Museum.
This painting looks messy on purpose. Bright colors clash—yellow, red, and blue—with rough, uneven brushstrokes. Two towering figures stand out: one red, one yellow, both stiff and angular. Behind them, a dark, swirling background hides shapes that might be buildings or faces. The colors feel raw, like they were slapped on quickly. The yellow figure’s face is almost blank, with just a hint of a mouth. The red figure’s body looks like stacked blocks. The whole scene feels more like a sketch than a finished work. If you like this wild style, look up impasto.
