Artwork
Femeie cu chitara
Femeie cu chitara is an unspecified painting by Alexandru Ciucurencu. It is held in the collection of the National Museum of Art of Romania. The work portrays a seated woman in a blue dress, playing a small guitar while positioned on a red upholstered couch.
About this work
Overview
The work portrays a seated woman in a blue dress, playing a small guitar while positioned on a red upholstered couch. A potted plant with elongated green foliage rests on a nearby table, and a modest interior with rough plaster walls and a distant window frames the scene.
Subject & Meaning
The composition focuses on a solitary figure engaged in music, suggesting a quiet, domestic moment of personal expression. The juxtaposition of vibrant clothing and furniture against muted surroundings emphasizes the woman's presence and the intimate act of playing.
Technique & Style
The artist employs impasto, applying paint in thick, textured strokes that give the surface a tactile quality. Bold hues, particularly the blue dress and red couch, contrast with more subdued tones, creating visual dynamism while retaining an overall simple setting.
History & Provenance
The piece is catalogued as an image titled "Femeie cu chitara". No further details regarding its creation date, artist, or ownership history are provided in the source material.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alexandru Ciucurencu (Romanian pronunciation:; 27 September 1903 – 27 December 1977) was a Romanian Post-Impressionist painter, and a corresponding member of the Romanian Academy.
