Czobel Bela Nature Morte Aucitron 1961 1961

Bela Czobel made "Nature Morte" sometime around 1961 using paint, but it's like, what kind? He doesn’t seem too concerned with staying in the lines. There's a lot of texture going on here. The paint application looks pretty immediate, like he was really in the moment, you know? Look at that circle. It's all blues and yellows, like it’s vibrating. The colors aren't blended smoothly, which gives it this raw, unfinished feeling. And the way he’s built up those layers, it's almost sculptural. It reminds me of Soutine, how he piled on the paint, making it thick and juicy. The way he handles color and texture, it’s almost like a conversation. Like he's asking, "What happens if I put this next to that?" And honestly, I kind of like that he doesn't give us all the answers. It's more interesting that way, right?