Artwork
Scenă de circ (lei și pantere)
Scenă de circ (lei și pantere) is an unspecified painting by Margareta Sterian. It dates from 1962 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Art of Romania.
About this work
Overview
Scenă de circ (lei și pantere) is a painting by Margareta Sterian, created around 1962.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a nighttime circus scene, with three acrobats balancing on a high bar while a few onlookers watch from the shadows. A large cat is perched on a nearby platform, adding to the tense atmosphere.
Technique & Style
The artist employed dramatic chiaroscuro, using dark blues and grays to contrast with the acrobats' pale skin and the faint ring glow, creating a sense of tension and dynamism.
Artist & collection
Artist
Margareta Sterian’s paintings mix sharp lines with soft light, often putting herself or friends into quiet everyday scenes.
