Artwork
Peisaj cu căpițe
Peisaj cu căpițe is an unspecified painting by Alexandru Ciucurencu. It dates from 1946 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Art of Romania.
About this work
Overview
Alexandru Ciucurencu’s 1946 canvas titled Peisaj cu căpițe presents a quiet rural scene. In the foreground stand several modest haystacks, while a modest house with a sloping roof appears beyond a line of trees. The composition is anchored by a palette of earth tones, greens, browns and muted yellows, that reinforce the work’s calm atmosphere.
Subject & Meaning
The painting captures a moment of agrarian stillness, emphasizing the relationship between cultivated land and the surrounding woodland. The haystacks, symbols of harvest and labor, are set against the natural backdrop, suggesting a harmonious coexistence of human activity and nature.
Technique & Style
Ciurencu employs a restrained brushwork that balances detail in the foreground haystacks with broader, softer strokes for the distant trees and house. The limited chromatic range, dominated by earthy hues, creates depth through tonal variation rather than stark contrast, reinforcing the scene’s tranquil mood.
History & Provenance
Created shortly after World War II, Peisaj cu căpițe reflects the artist’s post‑war focus on Romanian countryside motifs. The work remains attributed to Ciurencu’s mid‑career period, though specific ownership records beyond its initial exhibition are not documented in the available sources.
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.
