Cișmigiu Garden 1940

Samuel Mutzner, sometime in the early to mid 20th century, made this painting with oil on canvas, and it's just bursting with color and life, isn’t it? I can imagine Mutzner standing there, brush in hand, trying to capture the light as it filters through the trees. The paint is applied so thickly, in these almost sculptural dabs, you can practically feel the texture of the leaves and blossoms. Look at how he's built up the layers, mixing greens, blues, pinks, and yellows to create this vibrant, almost shimmering effect. It's like he's not just painting a garden but also capturing a feeling, the essence of a fleeting moment. The way he handles the paint reminds me of the Impressionists, but there's something a bit wilder and more expressive here too, something uniquely Mutzner's. You can tell he was really in tune with his materials, letting the paint do its thing, embracing the happy accidents. It reminds us that painting is an ongoing conversation. We learn from each other, inspire each other, and keep the dialogue alive.