Czóbel Béla Kockás Pulover 1973 1973

Béla Czóbel painted "Czóbel Béla Kockás Pulover" in 1973 using oil paint. The first thing that strikes me is how immediate the marks are, aren't they? It's like you can feel the energy of the brushstrokes, the artist's hand moving across the canvas. The red is so vibrant, almost pulsating, especially against the cool blues and purples in the background. Look closely at the white lines that form the diamonds on the sweater. They're not perfect, are they? They wiggle and break, giving the whole composition a lively, almost restless energy. And that's what I love about painting, that embrace of imperfection. It's not about getting it "right," but about capturing a feeling, a moment, an idea, and letting the process guide you. It reminds me a little of Matisse, that same love of bold color and simplified forms. But Czóbel has his own voice, his own way of seeing the world.