Artwork
Floarea cu draperie
Floarea cu draperie is an unspecified painting by Cecilia Cuțescu-Storck. It dates from 1929 and is held in the collection of the Bucharest Municipality Museum.
About this work
Overview
Floarea cu draperie is a still life painting by Romanian artist Cecilia Cuțescu-Storck, dated to approximately 1929. The work is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a woman from behind, clad in a loose, dark garment draped over one shoulder and a white cloth around her neck. Her dark hair is pulled back, and her skin exhibits a soft glow where illuminated. The subject's pose and the artist's focus on light and shadow create an introspective, contemplative atmosphere.
Technique & Style
The artist employs chiaroscuro to achieve a three-dimensional effect, evident in the interplay of light and shadow across the subject's face and shoulders. The plain, muted green background contrasts with the subtle, nuanced lighting on the woman's skin, highlighting Cuțescu-Storck's skill in capturing depth and volume.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1929, the painting is housed at the Museum of Ethnography, though specific details about its commission, exhibition history, or previous ownership are not provided in the available information.
Artist & collection
Artist
Cecilia Cuțescu-Storck was a Romanian painter with a strong influence on cultural life in the interwar period.
