Artwork
Femeie în șezlong
Femeie în șezlong is a print by Alexandru Ciucurencu. It dates from 1950 and is held in the collection of the Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea.
About this work
Overview
Femeie în șezlong is a painting by Romanian artist Alexandru Ciucurencu, created circa 1950. It exemplifies his mature work, characterized by a Post-Impressionist style developed through his academic training and teaching career.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a woman reclining in a chaise longue, wearing a blue dress and red shoes. Her relaxed posture and the serene atmosphere evoke a sense of calmness. The subject's face is not clearly defined, adding to the tranquil mood.
Technique & Style
Ciucurencu's Post-Impressionist style is evident in the loose brushstrokes and vivid color choices, such as the red and green accents in the light-colored background. The overall effect is one of relaxed, expressive representation.
History & Provenance
Alexandru Ciucurencu trained at the National School of Fine Arts in Bucharest and the Académie Julian in Paris. He became a professor after 1948, and this painting is a product of his mature period, following his early career in Baia Mare.
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.
Museum
Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea
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