Artwork

Concetățenii

Concetățenii, by Corneliu Baba, 1956
Concetățenii, by Corneliu Baba, 1956

Concetățenii is a print by Corneliu Baba. It dates from 1956 and is held in the collection of the Art Museum of Constanta.

About this work

Overview

Concetățenii is a print created by Corneliu Baba around 1956, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The image depicts seven figures with their faces turned towards the viewer, featuring a mix of hat-wearing and bald individuals, with a woman in red standing out due to her white collar.

Technique & Style

The print is characterized by thick brushstrokes and bold colors, resulting in a rough texture. The artist's use of impasto technique is evident, with visible layers of paint and some areas left unfinished, contributing to the overall expressive effect.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Corneliu Baba

Artist

Corneliu Baba

Corneliu Baba was a Romanian painter, primarily a portraitist, but also known as a genre painter and an illustrator of books.

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