Artwork
Dragoș Vodă
Dragoș Vodă is an unspecified painting by the Impressionist artist Constantin Lecca. It dates from 1868 and is held in the collection of the King Ferdinand I National Military Museum.
About this work
Overview
Dragoș Vodă is a painting by Romanian artist Constantin Lecca, dated to 1868, and is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Dragoș Vodă, a historical figure, in a procession. He rides a white horse along a dirt path, accompanied by attendants on horseback and foot, all in traditional attire. A gathered crowd in the background engages with an indistinct focal point, suggesting a scene of public significance or ritual.
Technique & Style
Lecca executed the work in a realistic style, emphasizing meticulous detail and varied textures to achieve depth. The composition balances vibrant colors, notably the subject's red and white clothing, against the more subdued tones of the natural surroundings.
History & Provenance
Created in 1868, the painting is housed at the Museum of Ethnography, where it remains part of the permanent collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Constantin Lecca made prints and paintings in 19th-century Romania, often capturing sitters in quiet detail.
Museum
King Ferdinand I National Military Museum
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Scenă de luptă
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After the battle
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