Artwork
Cișmeaua de la Țigănași
Cișmeaua de la Țigănași is a print by Constanțius Ilie. It is held in the collection of the Moldova National Museum Complex.
About this work
The artist’s signature, "Constanțius Ilie – 1880 – Iași," is scrawled in ink, along with a few numbers and a museum stamp.
This is the back of a wooden painting frame, worn and patched with metal corners. Inside, you see a blank canvas stretched over a fabric backing. Yellowed paint drips along the bottom edge, and a faded label is taped to the center.
The artist’s signature, "Constanțius Ilie – 1880 – Iași," is scrawled in ink, along with a few numbers and a museum stamp.
The label mentions "Cișmeaua de la Țigănași" and notes it belongs to the Museum of Ethnography. The frame looks old, with signs of travel or storage, like it’s been handled a lot.
If you’re curious about where this painting lives, check out the Museum of Ethnography.
Overview
The artwork 'Cișmeaua de la Țigănași' is presented in a worn wooden frame with a blank canvas, suggesting the original painting is no longer extant. The frame bears signs of age and handling, indicating a history of storage or travel.
History & Provenance
The frame is signed 'Constanțius Ilie – 1880 – Iași,' and a faded label associates it with the Museum of Ethnography. A museum stamp further supports its connection to this institution, indicating it has been part of a collection.
Technique & Style
The condition of the frame and the blank canvas suggest that the original artwork has been lost or removed. The presence of yellowed paint drips and a fabric backing on the canvas indicates the original was likely an oil painting.
Artist & collection
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