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Madame Polixenia la Mangalia, by Lucia Dem-Bălăcescu, 1850

Madame Polixenia la Mangalia

Lucia Dem-Bălăcescu

1850

From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania

Dominant colour

Overview

Madame Polixenia la Mangalia is a 1850 by Lucia Dem-Bălăcescu, held at National Museum of Art of Romania.

Who painted this?
Lucia Dem-Bălăcescu
When & what style?
1850
Where can I see it?
National Museum of Art of Romania

About this work

This is an empty white rectangular frame with a simple wooden border. The wood shows wear and small marks, like scratches and faded paint. Inside, the canvas or paper is blank—no colors, no shapes, just a smooth, clean surface. The frame has a few odd details: metal clips hold the corners together, and some red handwritten numbers are scribbled on the back. It looks like it might have once held a painting, but now it’s just a shell. If you’re curious about blank frames like this, check out the Museum of Ethnography—they might have more stories to tell.

About the artist

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