Bridge Over Sabar 1942

Vasile Popescu painted this view of the Bridge Over Sabar with oils, at an unknown date. I love the almost vibrating energy that comes out of his marks. It's all about the process, isn't it? The way Popescu lays down those greens and blues, thick and juicy, really grabs you. You can almost feel the wetness of the river and the weight of the stone. Take a look at how he handles the reflections in the water. Those light green dabs, they're like quick, fleeting thoughts, capturing a moment in time. It's not about perfect representation, but about feeling the scene. It's like he's channeling Cezanne, but with his own Romanian twist. Both artists using that same broken brushstroke to capture light and form. There's no fixed meaning here, just a beautiful invitation to experience the world through Popescu’s eyes.