The artwork, entitled “Dirty road,” was created by Luc Tuymans in 2003 in Belgium. Executed using oil on canvas, the piece measures 153 by 127 centimeters and belongs to the cityscape genre, falling under the New European Painting art movement.
In this artwork, the artist presents a seemingly mundane urban scene with a focus on a portion of a street, rendering it with restrained and muted tones. The use of subdued and almost monochromatic colors underscores a somber and contemplative atmosphere. The visible brushstrokes suggest a rough and uneven surface, implying wear and neglect. The composition centers on the texture of the pavement, possibly covered with dirt or marks of passage, conveying a sense of desolation and abandonment. Tuymans’ technique emphasizes the gritty realism of the urban environment, while simultaneously imbuing it with a sense of melancholic beauty and quiet reflection.
