Artwork
Vale la Balcic
Vale la Balcic is an unspecified painting by the Social Realist artist Cecilia Cuțescu-Storck. It dates from 1936 and is held in the collection of the Bucharest Municipality Museum.
About this work
Overview
Vale la Balcic is a painting by Cecilia Cuțescu-Storck, created around 1936. It is a genre scene held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a rural landscape with a group of people gathered near a donkey. The scene is set against rolling hills, small buildings, and a winding road, evoking a serene countryside atmosphere.
Technique & Style
The artwork features thick, visible brushstrokes and textured paint, characteristic of the impasto technique. Earthy tones dominate the palette, with a pop of color from a bright red cloak worn by one figure.
Artist & collection
Artist
Cecilia Cuțescu-Storck was a Romanian painter with a strong influence on cultural life in the interwar period.
