Suzana Fântânaru is an artist. 1 work is cataloged here, principally at National Museum of Romanian History.

Suzana Fântânaru drew official portraits in Communist Romania, but her real skill was hiding in plain sight. A favorite trick? Slip just enough warmth into the stiffest propaganda, like Elena Ceaușescu cradling a child while a stuffed hawk delivers flowers—sunbeams everywhere, but the lady looks genuinely fond of the kid. It’s the kind of quiet rebellion you’d miss unless you stood close.

Why it matters: tap “Elena Ceaușescu cu un băiețel” to see how art and power share the frame.

Works by Suzana Fântânaru

Tablou, desen în tuș, „Elena Ceaușescu cu un băiețel”, atribuit Suzana Fântânaru. Desenul o reprezintă pe Elena Ceaușescu primind un buchet de flori de la un șoim al patriei; atitudinea Elenei Ceaușescu este una maternă față de copil. Cei doi sunt înconjurați de raze solare. Comandat și oferit de Comitetul Județean de Partid Dolj (1984).

Collections represented

Museum

National Museum of Romanian History

The National History Museum of Romania is a museum located at 12 Calea Victoriei in Bucharest, Romania, which contains Romanian historical artifacts from prehistoric times up to modern times.