Rooftops 1920

Vasile Popescu's painting, Rooftops, looks like it was made with oil paint, probably alla prima, judging from the freshness of the strokes. The brushwork is so present, it's like the artist was right there, wrestling with the scene. I love the thickness of the paint, especially on the rooftops. It's not just red, it's a whole symphony of reds, oranges, and browns. Each stroke is like a little decision, a little adjustment, a little 'yes, that's it!' kind of moment. And the way he's layered the colors, it creates a real sense of depth, like you could almost reach out and touch those tiles. Look at that strange eye-shaped dormer in the center. It's staring right back at us, making us part of the scene. The painting reminds me of Giorgio Morandi, with the simplification of form and a focus on the quiet beauty of everyday objects. It's like Popescu is reminding us to slow down, to really see the world around us, and to find beauty in the most unexpected places.