Artwork
Cișmeaua de la Țigănași
Cișmeaua de la Țigănași is a print by Constanțius Ilie. It is held in the collection of the Moldova National Museum Complex.
About this work
The artist’s signature, *"Constanțius Ilie – 1880 – Iași,"* is scrawled in ink, along with a few numbers and a museum stamp.
This is the back of a wooden painting frame, worn and patched with metal corners. Inside, you see a blank canvas stretched over a fabric backing. Yellowed paint drips along the bottom edge, and a faded label is taped to the center. The artist’s signature, *"Constanțius Ilie – 1880 – Iași,"* is scrawled in ink, along with a few numbers and a museum stamp.
The label mentions *"Cișmeaua de la Țigănași"* and notes it belongs to the *Museum of Ethnography*. The frame looks old, with signs of travel or storage—like it’s been handled a lot.
If you’re curious about where this painting lives, check out the Museum of Ethnography.
Overview
The artwork 'Cișmeaua de la Țigănași' is presented in a worn wooden frame with a blank canvas, suggesting the original painting is no longer extant. The frame bears signs of age and handling, indicating a history of storage or travel.
History & Provenance
The frame is signed 'Constanțius Ilie – 1880 – Iași,' and a faded label associates it with the Museum of Ethnography. A museum stamp further supports its connection to this institution, indicating it has been part of a collection.
Technique & Style
The condition of the frame and the blank canvas suggest that the original artwork has been lost or removed. The presence of yellowed paint drips and a fabric backing on the canvas indicates the original was likely an oil painting.
Artist & collection
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