Artwork
Ulcica cu iriși
Ulcica cu iriși is a print by the Art Nouveau artist Ștefan Luchian. It dates from 1906 and is held in the collection of the Iulian Antonescu Bacău Museum Complex.
About this work
Overview
Ștefan Luchian’s Ulcica cu iriși, dated around 1906, is an oil painting that belongs to the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. The work presents a modest arrangement of irises placed in a dark‑toned vase, set against a muted, earthy background.
Subject & Meaning
The composition centers on a loosely rendered bunch of irises, their white and yellow blossoms interspersed with green foliage. The informal handling suggests a focus on the fleeting, natural vitality of the flowers rather than a formal botanical study.
Technique & Style
Luchian employs a brisk, brushy application, allowing the paint to remain somewhat unfinished at the edges. The strokes are visible and textured, creating a tactile surface that conveys movement and immediacy, characteristic of his later, more expressive phase.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1906, the painting entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings at an unspecified date. Its presence in an ethnographic institution reflects the broader interest in Romanian folk motifs and domestic interiors during the early twentieth century.
Artist & collection
Artist
Ștefan Luchian was a Romanian painter, famous for his landscapes and still life works.
Museum
Iulian Antonescu Bacău Museum Complex
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