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Balerină

Alexandru Ciucurencu

1947

unspecified

From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania

Contemporary

Dominant colour

Balerină is a 1947 unspecified by Alexandru Ciucurencu, held at National Museum of Art of Romania.

Who painted this?: Alexandru Ciucurencu
When & what style?: 1947
Where can I see it?: National Museum of Art of Romania

About this work

This painting shows a dancer in a striped skirt and bare arms, leaning on a wooden railing. Her hair is pulled back, and she wears a headband. The background is simple—a pale wall, another framed picture, and a dark curtain. The brushstrokes are thick and rough, giving the figure a bold, almost sketchy look. The lighting is uneven, with some areas sharply lit and others in shadow. Check out the technique: impasto for more on how thick paint creates texture.