Artwork
dr. Dona
dr. Dona is a print by Alexandru Ciucurencu. It dates from 1945 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Art of Romania. Dr.
About this work
Overview
Dr. Dona is a 1945 portrait by Alexandru Ciucurencu, a Romanian Post-Impressionist painter.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts an older man, likely a professional or social acquaintance, seated in a dark suit with a watch on his wrist, set against a vibrant, swirling background that highlights his face.
Technique & Style
Ciucurencu employed bold, textured brushstrokes, characteristic of Post-Impressionism, particularly in the subject's jacket and the background, while the face is rendered with quick, confident strokes that convey a sense of life.
History & Provenance
Alexandru Ciucurencu, born in 1903, trained at the National School of Fine Arts in Bucharest and later at the Académie Julian in Paris under André Lhote before creating this work in 1945.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alexandru Ciucurencu (Romanian pronunciation: ; 27 September 1903 – 27 December 1977) was a Romanian Post-Impressionist painter, and a corresponding member of the Romanian Academy.
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