Artwork
Baraj în construcție

Baraj în construcție is a print by Bălan Viorica. It dates from 1963 and is held in the collection of the Moldova National Museum Complex.
About this work
There’s a faded red mark near the top right corner and a handwritten label in the bottom right that reads *"Inv.
This is an empty picture frame with a plain, light-colored canvas inside. The wood frame is simple, with a light brown finish and some wear. A few small tears and patches show where the canvas has been repaired. There’s a faded red mark near the top right corner and a handwritten label in the bottom right that reads *"Inv. M.I. 1132."*
The canvas looks blank, but it might have been painted over or damaged. The label suggests it’s part of a museum collection, likely waiting for restoration or study.
If you’re curious about where this might belong, check out the Museum of Ethnography.
Artist & collection
Artist
Bălan Viorica painted intimate scenes and quiet landscapes, often focusing on figures and seasonal moods in and around Iași.













