Artwork

Maternitate

Maternitate, by Corneliu Baba, 1992
Maternitate, by Corneliu Baba, 1992

Maternitate is a print by Corneliu Baba. It dates from 1992 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Art of Romania.

About this work

Overview

Maternitate is a 1992 painting by Corneliu Baba, depicting a tender moment between a woman and a baby.

Subject & Meaning

The work shows a woman holding a baby close, lost in a quiet moment of intimacy, likely breastfeeding, conveying a sense of warmth and closeness.

Technique & Style

The artist employed thick, expressive brushstrokes and a warm color palette dominated by orange and brown tones, blending bold colors with loose strokes to create a soft, emotional scene.

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.