Artwork
Maternitate (studiu)
Maternitate (studiu) is a print by Corneliu Baba. It dates from 1979 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Art of Romania.
About this work
Overview
Maternitate (studiu) is a 1979 painting by Corneliu Baba.
Subject & Meaning
The work depicts a seated woman and child, distinguished by their clear forms against a dark, indistinct background. The woman wears a white head covering and dark, striped dress, while the child is notable for a red sleeve and pale complexion.
Technique & Style
Thick, rough brushstrokes create a textured surface, characteristic of the impasto technique. The palette is predominantly earthy, featuring reds, browns, and yellows, with white and black used for contrast.
Artist & collection
Artist
Corneliu Baba was a Romanian painter, primarily a portraitist, but also known as a genre painter and an illustrator of books.
