Artwork
Fată dormind
Fată dormind is an unspecified painting by Alexandru Ciucurencu. It dates from 1941 and is held in the collection of the Art Museum of Constanta.
About this work
Overview
Fată dormind is a 1941 painting by Alexandru Ciucurencu, a Romanian artist associated with Post-Impressionism. The work is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts two figures wrapped in blankets, lying down. Their faces are indistinct, and the emphasis is on the expressive use of color and texture rather than representational detail.
Technique & Style
Ciucurencu's style in Fată dormind is characterized by thick, impasto brushstrokes and a vivid color palette, creating a dynamic, textured effect. The loose, rough execution gives the work a spontaneous, sketch-like quality.
History & Provenance
Alexandru Ciucurencu trained at the National School of Fine Arts in Bucharest and later at the Académie Julian in Paris. Fată dormind dates to his mature period, showcasing his developed Post-Impressionist style.
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.
