Înmormântarea unui zuav
From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
This painting shows a group of people in a rugged, outdoor setting. A wounded soldier lies on the ground, wrapped in a white cloth, while others stand around him. The scene looks stormy, with dark clouds and rough terrain. One person is holding a red object that might be a flag or cloth. The brushstrokes are thick and textured, giving the painting a bold, almost rough look. This style is called *impasto*—where paint is laid on thickly so you can almost feel the texture. If you like this style, look up impasto to see more paintings with that technique.
