Artwork
Fecior de țăran
Fecior de țăran is an unspecified painting by Lucia Dem-Bălăcescu. It dates from 1950 and is held in the collection of the Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea.
About this work
Overview
Fecior de țăran, attributed to Lucia Bălăcescu‑Demetriade and dated to around 1950, is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. The work consists of a single, lightly tinted canvas that appears pale beige, its surface smooth yet subtly worn. A thin, yellowed border frames the edges, and the artist’s signature appears in modest script in the corner.
Subject & Meaning
The piece presents an intentional absence of figurative or decorative elements, offering an unadorned field of color that invites contemplation of emptiness and space. By naming the work "Fecior de țăran" ("Peasant’s Son"), the artist juxtaposes a rural reference with a visual void, prompting reflection on identity, tradition, and the unseen narratives of agrarian life.
Technique & Style
Executed on canvas, the work displays a uniform, light beige ground applied with a smooth, even hand. The faint dark specks and subtle wear suggest a restrained handling of material, while the thin, yellowed border resembles aged paper or adhesive, adding a marginal, archival quality. The overall aesthetic aligns with minimalist tendencies emerging in mid‑century Romanian art.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1950, the painting entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings at an unspecified date, where it remains on display. Its provenance traces directly to the artist, with no recorded changes of ownership or exhibition history beyond its current institutional context.
Artist & collection
Museum
Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea
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