Artwork

Lecția de dans

Lecția de dans, by Max Hermann Maxy, 1964
Lecția de dans, by Max Hermann Maxy, 1964

Lecția de dans is a print by Max Hermann Maxy. It dates from 1964 and is held in the collection of the Bucharest Municipality Museum.

About this work

Overview

Lecția de dans is a 1964 painting by Max Hermann Maxy, held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts three people in a cramped room, with one figure, possibly a woman, appearing to instruct the others. The scene suggests a lesson or interaction of some sort, though the specifics are not immediately clear.

Technique & Style

The work is characterized by bright, flat colors and sharp, angular shapes. Bold blocks of red, blue, green, and yellow are used, with each color remaining distinct and separate, creating a puzzle-like effect.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Max Hermann Maxy

Artist

Max Hermann Maxy

Max Hermann Maxy was a Romanian painter, art professor, scenographer, and professor of German-Jewish descent.