After Work 1913

"After Work" is a 1913 watercolor painting by Romanian artist Camil Ressu, depicting a group of men gathered outside a tavern. The painting depicts the scene with a sense of realism, capturing the casual interactions and the atmosphere of a post-work gathering. The use of dark browns and yellows in the painting contributes to the somber tone, highlighting the men's fatigue and the routine nature of their daily life. The figures are rendered in a slightly stylized manner, highlighting their working-class status. "After Work" showcases Ressu's ability to depict the ordinary with a sense of empathy and artistic nuance.