Scenă de circ (lei și pantere)
1962
unspecified
From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
1962
unspecified
From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
Scenă de circ (lei și pantere) is a 1962 unspecified by Margareta Sterian, held at National Museum of Art of Romania.
This painting shows a dimly lit circus ring at night. Three acrobats in mid-motion balance on a high bar, dressed in dark pants and bare chests. One holds a hat, another carries a small child, and the third stands with arms outstretched. Outside the ring, a few figures watch from the shadows, and a large cat perches on a high platform. The lighting is dramatic—dark blues and grays contrast with the acrobats’ pale skin and the faint glow of the ring. The artist used bold shadows to make the scene feel alive and tense. Look up chiaroscuro to see how this lighting trick works.
Margareta Sterian’s paintings mix sharp lines with soft light, often putting herself or friends into quiet everyday scenes.
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