Artwork
Margine de pădure
Margine de pădure is a print by Alexandru Ciucurencu. It dates from 1962 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Art of Romania.
About this work
Overview
Margine de pădure, created in 1962 by Alexandru Ciucurencu, is a Post-Impressionist landscape painting depicting a serene wooded edge scene.
Subject & Meaning
The painting portrays a tranquil forest setting with tall trees, a mixed-color ground, a small body of water, and distant small buildings, evoking a sense of natural harmony.
Technique & Style
Characterized by loose, quick brushstrokes and soft, blended colors (predominantly greens and blues), the work exemplifies Ciucurencu’s development within the Post-Impressionist tradition.
History & Provenance
Painted in 1962 by Alexandru Ciucurencu, a Romanian Academy member and professor at the National School of Fine Arts in Bucharest, trained in Paris at Académie Julian under André Lhote.
Context
Reflecting Ciucurencu’s contributions to Romanian modern art, this piece aligns with his Post-Impressionist explorations, influenced by both Romanian landscapes and French artistic training.
Legacy
As part of Ciucurencu’s oeuvre, *Margine de pădure* contributes to the broader legacy of Romanian Post-Impressionism, with the artist’s work continuing to be recognized through institutional affiliations and exhibitions.
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.
