Artwork

Bâlciul

Bâlciul, by Eugen Adam, 1850
Bâlciul, by Eugen Adam, 1850

Bâlciul is a print by Eugen Adam. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Art of Romania.

About this work

Overview

Bâlciul is a painting created by Eugen Adam around 1850.

Subject & Meaning

The scene depicts a lively outdoor gathering, likely a village event or market, with a central figure on a white horse wearing a red cap and long coat, surrounded by women in colorful attire and various animals.

Technique & Style

The composition features a mix of people and animals, with the horse and rider at the center, suggesting a sense of authority or importance.

Artist & collection

Artist

Eugen Adam

Eugen Adam wasn’t just a painter—he was a man who followed the circus. He’d pack up his brushes and travel with traveling troupes, sketching in the mess of tents and animals. His prints capture the chaos before the show…