Vânzătoarea de cireșe
1913
From the collection of Bucharest Municipality Museum
1913
From the collection of Bucharest Municipality Museum
This painting shows a woman sitting outside with a basket of red fruit in front of her. She’s wearing a dark headscarf and a light-colored dress, and her hands rest on her lap. The background is a blurry mix of green and yellow, with a hint of boats on the water. The brushstrokes are thick and rough, making the colors look almost textured. The woman’s face is softly blurred, giving it a gentle, dreamy feel. This style is close to impasto, where paint is laid on thickly.