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Maternitate, by Corneliu Baba, unspecified

Maternitate

Corneliu Baba

unspecified

From the collection of Art Museum of Constanta

Dominant colour

Overview

Maternitate is an unspecified by Corneliu Baba, a byzantine_iconography work, held at Art Museum of Constanta.

Who painted this?
Corneliu Baba
When & what style?
byzantine_iconography
Where can I see it?
Art Museum of Constanta

About this work

This painting shows three figures in a dim, warm room. The person in the middle stands with their back to us, arms crossed over their bare chest, wearing a skirt and a loose shirt. To the left, a child in a pink dress holds something small, looking off to the side. The background is a deep red, and the brushstrokes are thick and uneven, especially on the figures’ skin and clothing. The artist used bold colors and rough strokes, making the scene feel intimate but not polished. The lighting is soft, with no sharp shadows, which gives the figures a gentle glow. If you like this style, check out impasto—it’s the technique of laying paint thickly on canvas.

About the artist

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