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INTERIOR DIN MĂNĂSTIREA VALADON - SALONIC

INTERIOR DIN MĂNĂSTIREA VALADON - SALONIC, by Alexandru Phoebus, unspecified, 1931
INTERIOR DIN MĂNĂSTIREA VALADON - SALONIC, by Alexandru Phoebus, unspecified, 1931

INTERIOR DIN MĂNĂSTIREA VALADON - SALONIC is an unspecified painting by the Romanesque artist Alexandru Phoebus. It dates from 1931 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Art of Romania.

About this work

The words are in Romanian, with a small sketch of a circle and a line, maybe a rough drawing of a building or a symbol.

This is a faded, handwritten note on paper. The words are in Romanian, with a small sketch of a circle and a line, maybe a rough drawing of a building or a symbol. Numbers and fractions are scribbled in the corners, like inventory codes or measurements.

The title here mentions a monastery interior, which might explain the sketch’s vague shape. It’s dated 1931, but the note itself looks older, as if it’s a leftover record from when the painting was cataloged.

If you’re curious about where this might have hung, look up the Museum of Ethnography.

Overview

A handwritten note on paper, titled 'INTERIOR DIN MĂNĂSTIREA VALADON - SALONIC', is associated with a work by Alexandru Phoebus from 1931.

Subject & Meaning

The title suggests the work depicts the interior of Valadon Monastery in Salonica. A small sketch on the note may represent the monastery or a symbolic form.

Technique & Style

The note itself is faded and includes inventory codes or measurements. The handwriting is in Romanian, indicating a possible connection to the artist's or institution's language.

History & Provenance

The note appears to be older than the dated work, suggesting it may be a record from when the painting was cataloged, possibly at the Museum of Ethnography.

Artist & collection

Artist

Alexandru Phoebus

Alexandru Phoebus (1899–1954) was an artist, born in Bucharest.

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Frequently asked questions

Who painted INTERIOR DIN MĂNĂSTIREA VALADON - SALONIC?

INTERIOR DIN MĂNĂSTIREA VALADON - SALONIC was painted by Alexandru Phoebus in 1931.

Where can I see INTERIOR DIN MĂNĂSTIREA VALADON - SALONIC?

INTERIOR DIN MĂNĂSTIREA VALADON - SALONIC is held by National Museum of Art of Romania.

What movement is INTERIOR DIN MĂNĂSTIREA VALADON - SALONIC?

INTERIOR DIN MĂNĂSTIREA VALADON - SALONIC is associated with Romanesque.

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