Artwork

Maternitate (studiu)

Maternitate (studiu), by Corneliu Baba, 1979
Maternitate (studiu), by Corneliu Baba, 1979

Maternitate (studiu) is a print by Corneliu Baba. It dates from 1979 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Art of Romania.

About this work

Overview

Maternitate (studiu) is a 1979 painting by Corneliu Baba.

Subject & Meaning

The work depicts a seated woman and child, distinguished by their clear forms against a dark, indistinct background. The woman wears a white head covering and dark, striped dress, while the child is notable for a red sleeve and pale complexion.

Technique & Style

Thick, rough brushstrokes create a textured surface, characteristic of the impasto technique. The palette is predominantly earthy, featuring reds, browns, and yellows, with white and black used for contrast.

Artist & collection

Artist

Corneliu Baba

Corneliu Baba made prints and paintings that feel like quiet stories, often borrowing from older art.