ȘATRĂ DE ȚIGANI
1850
From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
1850
From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
This painting shows a rough, textured landscape with thick brushstrokes. The colors are mostly earthy—greens, browns, and yellows—with a few patches of red and white. The scene looks like rolling hills or fields, but it’s hard to tell exactly what it is. The brushwork is very thick and uneven, almost like the artist slapped the paint on. This makes the whole thing feel alive and messy, not smooth or polished. If you like this style, look up impasto.