Artwork
Peisaj Gura Humorului
Peisaj Gura Humorului is an unspecified painting by Bălan Viorica. It is held in the collection of the Moldova National Museum Complex.
About this work
A handwritten label in the bottom right corner reads "Peisaj Gura Humorului" and includes a date: Jan.
This is the back of a wooden-framed painting. The canvas shows signs of age, small holes, stains, and faded patches. A handwritten label in the bottom right corner reads "Peisaj Gura Humorului" and includes a date: Jan. 1960. The frame is simple, with some tape and repair marks along the edges.
The painting itself is missing, but the title hints at a landscape scene. The name Viorica Bălan is also visible, likely the artist. The worn canvas suggests this work has been stored or preserved for a long time.
Next, check out the Museum of Ethnography to see if they display this painting.
Overview
Peisaj Gura Humorului is a titled but missing painting, known only through its aged canvas and simple wooden frame. The work is attributed to artist Viorica Bălan and dated January 1960.
Subject & Meaning
The subject of the painting is inferred from its title to be a landscape of Gura Humorului, a location in Romania. The actual depiction and intended meaning remain unknown due to the absence of the painting itself.
Technique & Style
Insufficient information is available to assess the painting's technique or style, as only the canvas backing and frame survive. The condition of the canvas indicates it was once stretched and possibly exposed to environmental factors.
History & Provenance
Created in January 1960 by Viorica Bălan, the painting's history after its creation is unclear. The worn state and repairs to the frame suggest it may have been stored or preserved for an extended period.
Context
Gura Humorului, the subject's location, is a town in Romania, potentially placing the work within a Romanian artistic or cultural context of the late 1950s/early 1960s. Further context is limited by the absence of the painting.
Artist & collection
Artist
Bălan Viorica painted intimate scenes and quiet landscapes, often focusing on figures and seasonal moods in and around Iași.
