Who painted Ulcica cu iriși?

Ulcica cu iriși was painted by Ștefan Luchian in 1906.

Where can I see Ulcica cu iriși?

Ulcica cu iriși is held by Iulian Antonescu Bacău Museum Complex.

What movement is Ulcica cu iriși?

Ulcica cu iriși is associated with Art Nouveau.

Artwork

Ulcica cu iriși

Ștefan Luchian , 1906

Ulcica cu iriși is a print by the Art Nouveau artist Ștefan Luchian. It dates from 1906 and is held in the collection of the Iulian Antonescu Bacău Museum Complex.

About this work

Overview

Ștefan Luchian’s Ulcica cu iriși, dated around 1906, is an oil painting that belongs to the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. The work presents a modest arrangement of irises placed in a dark‑toned vase, set against a muted, earthy background.

Subject & Meaning

The composition centers on a loosely rendered bunch of irises, their white and yellow blossoms interspersed with green foliage. The informal handling suggests a focus on the fleeting, natural vitality of the flowers rather than a formal botanical study.

Technique & Style

Luchian employs a brisk, brushy application, allowing the paint to remain somewhat unfinished at the edges. The strokes are visible and textured, creating a tactile surface that conveys movement and immediacy, characteristic of his later, more expressive phase.

History & Provenance

Created circa 1906, the painting entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings at an unspecified date. Its presence in an ethnographic institution reflects the broader interest in Romanian folk motifs and domestic interiors during the early twentieth century.