Artwork
Peisaj la Balcic
Peisaj la Balcic is an unspecified painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Cecilia Cuțescu-Storck. It dates from 1936 and is held in the collection of the Bucharest Municipality Museum.
About this work
Overview
Cecilia Cuțescu‑Storck’s landscape entitled Peisaj la Balcic dates from around 1936. The work is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography, where it is displayed as an example of Romanian interwar painting.
Subject & Meaning
The canvas depicts a modest village set against a steep, rocky hillside. Small dwellings with low‑sloped roofs cluster near the ground, surrounded by cultivated fields and a meandering path, while distant mountains fade into a pale sky, suggesting a tranquil, rural atmosphere.
Technique & Style
Cuțescu‑Storck applies thick, tactile brushstrokes, especially on the hillside, to give the rock formations a near‑sculptural relief. The palette is restrained, dominated by muted greens, browns and soft blues, reinforcing the calm mood of the scene.
History & Provenance
Created in the mid‑1930s, the painting entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings sometime after its completion, joining a broader assemblage of works that document Romanian cultural and artistic life during the interwar period.
Context
The work reflects a broader interest among Romanian artists of the era in portraying native landscapes and everyday village life, aligning with national‑centric tendencies that sought to define a visual identity rooted in the country’s geography.
Artist & collection
Artist
Cecilia Cuțescu-Storck was a Romanian painter with a strong influence on cultural life in the interwar period.
