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Reproducere pe lemn, reprezentând pe Taras Sevcenko (1814-1861), poetul național al Ucrainei, Moscova, 1985

Reproducere pe lemn, reprezentând pe Taras Sevcenko (1814-1861), poetul național al Ucrainei, Moscova, 1985, by Unknown, unspecified, 1985
Reproducere pe lemn, reprezentând pe Taras Sevcenko (1814-1861), poetul național al Ucrainei, Moscova, 1985, by Unknown, unspecified, 1985

Reproducere pe lemn, reprezentând pe Taras Sevcenko (1814-1861), poetul național al Ucrainei, Moscova, 1985 is an unspecified painting by the Social Realist artist Unknown. It dates from 1985 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Romanian History.

About this work

The tag has red and black text in a language that looks like Cyrillic, along with a simple drawing of a building.

This is a blank wooden panel with a light, smooth finish. A small paper tag hangs from the top, attached by a metal clip and string. The tag has red and black text in a language that looks like Cyrillic, along with a simple drawing of a building.

The tag suggests this was once a piece of furniture or a display panel, not a traditional painting. The date on it reads 1985, and it mentions a factory for artistic furniture.

Look up next: Museum of Ethnography.

Overview

Reproducing on Wood: Taras Sevcenko (1814-1861) is a non-traditional artwork from 1985, originating from a Moscow factory specializing in artistic furniture. The piece consists of a blank, smooth wooden panel accompanied by a tagged description.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is Taras Sevcenko, Ukraine's national poet. However, his representation is not through imagery on the wood but rather through a tagged description, implying the piece's significance lies in its textual and contextual tribute rather than visual depiction.

Technique & Style

The technique involves a minimalist approach with a plain wooden panel, contrasting with the detailed, Cyrillic-tagged description. The style blends industrial production (mass-produced furniture element) with a personal, informative touch (hand-tagged details).

History & Provenance

Produced in 1985 by a Moscow artistic furniture factory, the piece's history suggests a blend of mass production techniques with cultural commemoration. Provenance indicates potential exhibition or storage at the Museum of Ethnography, though direct connections are not detailed here.

Context

Created during the late Soviet era, the piece reflects a period where cultural heroes like Sevcenko were celebrated across the USSR. The use of Cyrillic and mention of a specific factory point to its Soviet context and possibly limited distribution or exhibition scope.

Legacy

The legacy of this piece is more about the intersection of industrial art production in the Soviet era and the commemoration of national figures through unconventional mediums, rather than the piece itself being widely recognized or influential in the broader art world.

Pasăre
Pasăre, Ștefănescu Corina

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known

Frequently asked questions

Who painted Reproducere pe lemn, reprezentând pe Taras Sevcenko (1814-1861), poetul național al Ucrainei, Moscova, 1985?

Reproducere pe lemn, reprezentând pe Taras Sevcenko (1814-1861), poetul național al Ucrainei, Moscova, 1985 was painted by Unknown in 1985.

Where can I see Reproducere pe lemn, reprezentând pe Taras Sevcenko (1814-1861), poetul național al Ucrainei, Moscova, 1985?

Reproducere pe lemn, reprezentând pe Taras Sevcenko (1814-1861), poetul național al Ucrainei, Moscova, 1985 is held by National Museum of Romanian History.

What movement is Reproducere pe lemn, reprezentând pe Taras Sevcenko (1814-1861), poetul național al Ucrainei, Moscova, 1985?

Reproducere pe lemn, reprezentând pe Taras Sevcenko (1814-1861), poetul național al Ucrainei, Moscova, 1985 is associated with Social Realism.