Artwork

Femeie cu copil

Femeie cu copil, by Camil Ressu, unspecified, 1949
Femeie cu copil, by Camil Ressu, unspecified, 1949

Femeie cu copil is an unspecified painting by Camil Ressu. It dates from 1949 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Art Cluj-Napoca.

About this work

Overview

Femeie cu copil is a painting by Camil Ressu, created around 1949. It is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows a tender scene of a woman holding a child, conveying a sense of warmth and comfort. The woman's gentle expression and the child's relaxed posture suggest a deep affection between them.

Technique & Style

The artwork features earthy tones and soft brushstrokes, creating a cozy atmosphere. The background includes a tree on the right side, subtly integrated into the composition.

Artist & collection

Artist

Camil Ressu

Romanian painter who captured rural life in the early 20th century. His 1925 scene "Cosași odihnindu-se" shows haymakers taking a break, their tools leaning against a wagon under a cloudy sky. A decade later, his 1946…