Măgăruș

Măgăruș

Emile Verbrugge

1850

unspecified

From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania

About this work

This painting shows a donkey standing still in a dim, earthy space. The animal’s fur is dark, almost black, with a light harness over its back. The background is blurry, like a rough wall and floor, with brushstrokes that make it look unfinished. The donkey’s head is turned slightly, giving it a calm but tired look. The paint is thick in some spots, making the fur texture pop. Next, look up *impasto* to see how artists use thick paint like this.

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