"Frederic Storck and Cecilia Cuţescu-Storck" Museum

Name:
"Frederic Storck and Cecilia Cuţescu-Storck" Museum
General profile:
Main profile:
Arts
Collection(s):

The museum is housed in the former residence of the sculptor Frederic Storck and of his wife, the painter Cecilia Cuţescu-Storck. The building, designed in Anglo-Norman style is the work of the architect A. Clavel, and it was built in 1913. The main façade is decorated with stone ornamental motifs (belts, frames, bas-reliefs) by Frederic Storck. The interior holds several mural paintings, by Cecilia Cuţescu-Storck. The collections include graphics, paintings and sculptures by Karl, Carol, Frederic Storck and Cecilia Cuţescu Storck. Karl Storck (1826 - 1887), the first professor sculpture of the Fine Arts Academy in Bucharest, the founder of the artistic dynasty by the s...ame name, is represented by works and scale-models for public forum monuments. Carol Storck (1854 - 1926) the eldest son of the artist, is, in his turn, represented by several portraits, nudes, bronze and marble heads, medals, plaques and numismatic items. The rich selection of works by Frederic Storck (1872 - 1924), the youngest son of the family, comprises a wide range of portraits, nudes, bronze and marble heads, medals, plaques, and numismatic items. Cecilia Cuţescu-Storck's creation is also richly illustrated by many drawings, oils, mural decoration panels. The museum owns goods listed in the National Cultural Heritage Treasure.


County:
Bucureşti
Locality:
Bucureşti
Address:
Strada Vasile Alecsandri nr. 16, sector 1
Postal code:
010639
Time table:
Wednesday - Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00;
Monday, Tuesday: closed
Phone :
021.317.38.89; 0722.574.897
Administrative subordination:
Bucharest City Council
Importance:
County
Founded:
1951
Historic Monument Building: Clădire monument istoric
B-II-m-B-18332
Museum code:
7084103
Director:
Adrian Majuru
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