Artwork
Țărani (din ciclul „1907”)
Țărani (din ciclul „1907”) is a print by Corneliu Baba. It dates from 1956 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Art of Romania.
About this work
Overview
Țărani (din ciclul „1907”) is a painting by Corneliu Baba, created around 1956. It depicts a group of five peasants walking together.
Subject & Meaning
The group consists of two women carrying infants or young children and a man with a bundle, all dressed in worn clothing. The somber attire and solemn demeanor evoke a sense of hardship and struggle.
Technique & Style
The painting features thick, rough brushstrokes, particularly on the figures' clothing and skin, achieved through the use of impasto. This textured technique lends a sense of rugged realism to the scene.
Context
The work is part of Baba's "1907" cycle, likely referencing the Romanian Peasants' Revolt of that year, a significant historical event in Romania.
Artist & collection
Artist
Corneliu Baba was a Romanian painter, primarily a portraitist, but also known as a genre painter and an illustrator of books.
