Artwork
Interior de atelier
Interior de atelier is an unspecified painting by Pericle Capidan. It dates from 1930 and is held in the collection of the Colecție particulară - Cluj.
About this work
Overview
Created around 1930 by Romanian artist Pericle Capidan, this oil painting depicts an intimate interior scene. The work is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography, where it is displayed among other early twentieth‑century pieces.
Subject & Meaning
The composition presents a modest room illuminated solely by daylight entering through a large left‑hand window. A central piece of furniture, resembling a couch or bed, is draped with a vivid red‑blue blanket, while patterned walls contribute to a sense of domestic tranquility and quiet repose.
Technique & Style
Capidan employs a restrained palette and careful modeling of light and shadow, creating a chiaroscuro effect that emphasizes the contrast between the bright window and the surrounding dimness. The decorative wall motifs are rendered with fine brushwork, adding texture without detracting from the overall calm atmosphere.
History & Provenance
The painting entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings sometime after its creation, joining a broader assemblage of works that document regional artistic practices of the interwar period. Its provenance reflects the museum’s focus on preserving cultural artifacts from this era.
Artist & collection
Artist
Pericle Capidan painted everyday scenes and quiet moments in oils. His brush captured a Sighișoara street, his own mother in 1902, and a 1923 harem scene among other interiors. He worked from the late 1800s into the…
