164. Ballerina [1934]

Representative of the modernist era, in the spirit of which he expressed himself, artist Ciucurencu is the creator of a work inclined towards intensity. Beginning after the First World War and lasting until the end of 1977, the artist's creation will be devoted to a luminous vision, alongside synthesis, analysis and construction. From the very first exhibitions, the artist will focus on the whole, as well as on the atmosphere that surrounds the motif. After his contact with Paris, where he stayed for two years (1931-1933), some innovations appeared in his work. His technique will aim for pictorial effects, based on a dynamic handling of tones, laid in thin layers, using transparent joints, along with a somewhat more prominent investment of colour. In addition to still life, compositions of odalisques, women with guitars and ballerinas - subjects reminiscent of the Paris of his formative years - make an appearance. (G.M.)

References

DEAC, Mircea, "Ciucurencu", Meridiane Publishing House, Bucharest, 1978. FLOREA, Vasile, "Ciucurencu", ARC 2000 Publishing House, Bucharest, 1995. ZAMBACCIAN, Krikor H., "Însemnările unui amator de artă" ("Notes of an art lover"), Liternet Publishing House, Bucharest, 2004.

Dimensions

width 50 cm, height 61.5 cm, custom 61,5 × 50 cm

Description

oil on canvas, signed and dated right side, with grey, "AC, (19)34"

Dating

1934

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