Artwork
Portretul colecționarului M.M. Weinberg – Omul cu pipă
Portretul colecționarului M.M. Weinberg – Omul cu pipă is a print by Alexandru Ciucurencu. It dates from 1956 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Art of Romania.
About this work
Overview
Alexandru Ciucurencu's 1956 painting, Portretul colecționarului M.M. Weinberg – Omul cu pipă, is a portrait of collector M.M. Weinberg. Created by a Romanian Post-Impressionist artist, it exemplifies Ciucurencu's skill in capturing the subtleties of his subjects.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts M.M. Weinberg with a pipe, his calm demeanor inviting contemplation. As a collector, Weinberg's character and introspective nature are subtly conveyed through Ciucurencu's representation.
Technique & Style
Ciucurencu's use of color and shading achieves a sense of depth, drawing attention to Weinberg's face. The muted background enhances the subject's features, showcasing Ciucurencu's figurative style within the Post-Impressionist tradition.
History & Provenance
Painted in 1956 by Alexandru Ciucurencu, the work is now held at the Museum of Ethnography. Ciucurencu, born in 1903, trained at the National School of Fine Arts in Bucharest and later in Paris under André Lhote.
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.
