Artwork
Lectură – Femeie la masă
Lectură – Femeie la masă is a print by Alexandru Ciucurencu. It dates from 1944 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Art of Romania.
About this work
Overview
Lectură – Femeie la masă is a 1944 painting by Alexandru Ciucurencu, a Romanian artist associated with the Post-Impressionist movement.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a woman seated at a table, engrossed in reading a book. She is wrapped in a striped shawl, and the surrounding environment includes a vase with flowers and a chair, though these elements are not sharply defined.
Technique & Style
Ciucurencu's work is characterized by bold colors, including bright yellows, deep purples, and earthy browns, applied in thick, rough brushstrokes. The contrast between the well-lit subject and the blurry background creates a sense of energy and immediacy.
History & Provenance
Alexandru Ciucurencu was born in 1903 in Tulcea, Romania. He trained at the National School of Fine Arts in Bucharest and later at the Académie Julian in Paris under André Lhote, before becoming a corresponding member of the Romanian Academy.
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.
