Artwork
Arlechin cu maimuță
Arlechin cu maimuță is an unspecified painting by Corneliu Baba. It is held in the collection of the National Museum of Art of Romania.
About this work
Overview
The painting 'Arlechin cu maimuță' by Corneliu Baba depicts a figure in a multicolored, irregular costume. The subject is rendered against a dark background.
Subject & Meaning
The figure, likely an Arlequin character, is shown standing with a small dog at their feet, gazing downward. The costume's varied hues and textures are prominent.
Technique & Style
The artist employed a textured, expressive brushstroke to capture the rough quality of the costume. The dark background enhances the colors of the attire.
Context
The work is representative of Corneliu Baba's oeuvre, which often explored themes of character study and expressive representation.
Artist & collection
Artist
Corneliu Baba was a Romanian painter, primarily a portraitist, but also known as a genre painter and an illustrator of books.
