Painting description

In the painting we see a drab, gray-brown urban courtyard, enclosed by high brick walls. The earthy colors, dominated by beige and muted red, create a nostalgic atmosphere. It seems the sun illuminates only fragments of the walls, casting long shadows across the sandy yard. The composition is arranged so that the largest wall of the building becomes the focal point, drawing the eye with its starkness and signs of wear. Have you ever wondered how many stories such an old wall holds? The artist used the impasto technique, evident in the painting’s texture. The thick application of paint gives the buildings a gritty roughness. A realistic style blends with an impressionistic approach to light and shadow, adding charm and mystery to the whole. This mix of techniques gives the scene depth, along with a sense of melancholy. The painting may evoke a feeling of longing, but also curiosity about the past, which is etched into every crack in the plaster. As I look, I feel calm yet a certain sadness, as if time had stood still. For a child, it would probably be a great place to play hide-and-seek, wouldn’t it? The "Backyard" seems deserted, yet full of hidden stories.