Artwork
Ilegaliști
Ilegaliști 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
Ilegaliști, created circa 1950 by Romanian Post-Impressionist Alexandru Ciucurencu, is a painting characterized by expressive, blocky forms and bold, unevenly applied colors. The work features a juxtaposition of geometric shapes and figurative elements set against a vibrant, red-orange sky.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a scene of clandestine figures, though the primary focus is on the atmospheric and compositional arrangement rather than narrative clarity. A dark, out-of-place figure with a white hat stands near a small white object, contrasting with the dominant geometric forms.
Technique & Style
Ciucurencu employs his distinctive Post-Impressionist style, marked by structured, expressive forms and thick, hastily applied paint. The palette is bold, with orange, dark blue, and red-orange hues dominating the composition.
History & Provenance
Ilegaliști belongs to Ciucurencu's later period, following his return to Romania from Paris, where he studied under André Lhote at the Académie Julian, and his association with the Baia Mare artists' group.
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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