Czóbel Béla Hármas Út 1920 1920

Béla Czóbel made ‘Hármas Út’ around 1920, working with greens, browns, and oranges that feel very grounded and real. Looking at it, I'm imagining Czóbel outside with an easel, getting lost in the act of painting, trying to capture the feeling of the light as it flickers through the trees. It looks like he's trying to resolve something here. I love how he handles the paint – the marks are so thick and juicy, especially in the way the dark brown branches pull across the surface. You can really see his hand moving, making decisions, maybe even changing his mind as he goes. This painting reminds me a little of some other painters who were figuring things out at this time. It makes me think about how artists are always in conversation with one another, even across time. Paintings aren't just about what they show; they're also about how they're made.