Artwork
Peisaj la Balcic
Peisaj la Balcic is an unspecified painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Cecilia Cuțescu-Storck. It dates from 1936 and is held in the collection of the Bucharest Municipality Museum.
About this work
Overview
Cecilia Cuțescu‑Storck’s landscape entitled *Peisaj la Balcic* dates from around 1936. The work is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography, where it is displayed as an example of Romanian interwar painting.
Subject & Meaning
The canvas depicts a modest village set against a steep, rocky hillside. Small dwellings with low‑sloped roofs cluster near the ground, surrounded by cultivated fields and a meandering path, while distant mountains fade into a pale sky, suggesting a tranquil, rural atmosphere.
Technique & Style
Cuțescu‑Storck applies thick, tactile brushstrokes, especially on the hillside, to give the rock formations a near‑sculptural relief. The palette is restrained, dominated by muted greens, browns and soft blues, reinforcing the calm mood of the scene.
History & Provenance
Created in the mid‑1930s, the painting entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings sometime after its completion, joining a broader assemblage of works that document Romanian cultural and artistic life during the interwar period.
Context
The work reflects a broader interest among Romanian artists of the era in portraying native landscapes and everyday village life, aligning with national‑centric tendencies that sought to define a visual identity rooted in the country’s geography.
Artist & collection
Artist
Cecilia Cuțescu-Storck was a Romanian painter with a strong influence on cultural life in the interwar period.
