Artwork

Fiica mea, Gabriela

Fiica mea, Gabriela, by Cecilia Cuțescu-Storck, unspecified, 1951
Fiica mea, Gabriela, by Cecilia Cuțescu-Storck, unspecified, 1951

Fiica mea, Gabriela is an unspecified painting by the Social Realist artist Cecilia Cuțescu-Storck. It dates from 1951 and is held in the collection of the Bucharest Municipality Museum.

About this work

Overview

Fiica mea, Gabriela is a 1951 portrait by Cecilia Cuțescu-Storck, held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a woman, likely the artist's daughter Gabriela, holding a palette and brushes, suggesting a connection to art or the artist's own creative process.

Technique & Style

Thick brushstrokes create texture in the subject's hair and clothing, while focused lighting highlights her face against a softer, colorful background.

Context

The artwork is representative of Cuțescu-Storck's oeuvre, which can be further explored through her other works.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Cecilia Cuțescu-Storck

Artist

Cecilia Cuțescu-Storck

Cecilia Cuțescu-Storck was a Romanian painter with a strong influence on cultural life in the interwar period.

Frequently asked questions

Who painted Fiica mea, Gabriela?

Fiica mea, Gabriela was painted by Cecilia Cuțescu-Storck in 1951.

Where can I see Fiica mea, Gabriela?

Fiica mea, Gabriela is held by Bucharest Municipality Museum.

What movement is Fiica mea, Gabriela?

Fiica mea, Gabriela is associated with Social Realism.