Artwork
Tablou, ulei pe pânză, „Familia Ceaușescu”, nesemnat, atribuit lui Dumitru Rusu. Este prezentată familia Ceaușescu, de la stânga la dreapta, Zoia, Elena, Nicu, Nicolae, Valentin. Comandat și oferit de Comitetul Județean de Partid Suceava, 4 ianuarie 1979.

Tablou, ulei pe pânză, „Familia Ceaușescu”, nesemnat, atribuit lui Dumitru Rusu. Este prezentată familia Ceaușescu, de la stânga la dreapta, Zoia, Elena, Nicu, Nicolae, Valentin. Comandat și oferit de Comitetul Județean de Partid Suceava, 4 ianuarie 1979. is a print by Dumitru Rusu. It dates from 1988 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Romanian History.
About this work
Overview
This unsigned oil on canvas painting, attributed to Dumitru Rusu, depicts the Ceaușescu family. It was commissioned by the Suceava County Party Committee and presented on January 4, 1979.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows five family members standing together: Zoia, Elena, Nicu, Nicolae, and Valentin Ceaușescu, arranged from left to right. Their serious expressions and formal attire suggest a posed portrait, potentially for an official occasion.
Technique & Style
The work features soft brushstrokes on the figures' skin and a deep, muddy brown background. The use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth, with light and shadow shaping the faces. The varying attire of the subjects, ranging from formal suits to more youthful clothing, adds to the portrait's complexity.
History & Provenance
The painting was commissioned and gifted by the Suceava County Party Committee on January 4, 1979, indicating its significance as an official representation of the Ceaușescu family during that period.
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