Artwork
Haltă
Haltă is a print by Alexandru Ciucurencu. It dates from 1950 and is held in the collection of the King Ferdinand I National Military Museum.
About this work
Overview
Haltă is a painting by Alexandru Ciucurencu, a Romanian artist associated with the Post-Impressionist movement, created circa 1950.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a group of soldiers in motion, led by a horse, conveying a sense of urgency and dynamism. The scene is characterized by the soldiers' relaxed posture, with rifles slung over their backs.
Technique & Style
Ciucurencu's use of loose brushstrokes and thick, textured paint creates a tactile quality, emphasizing the movement and energy of the scene. The contrast between the blurry background and the defined figures adds to the sense of dynamism.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography, reflecting Ciucurencu's engagement with Post-Impressionist techniques during his career. Ciucurencu trained at the National School of Fine Arts in Bucharest and later at the Académie Julian in Paris.
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
King Ferdinand I National Military Museum
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