Artwork
Mamaia
Mamaia is an unspecified painting by Lucia Cosmescu. It dates from 1950 and is held in the collection of the Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea.
About this work
Overview
“Mamaia” is an artwork attributed to Romanian artist Lucia Cosmescu, dated approximately to the early 1950s. The piece is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography, where it is displayed as a documented example of mid‑century visual production.
Technique & Style
The photograph captures the reverse side of the work, revealing a yellowed, textured paper that bears the signs of age—stains, creases, and a generally rough surface. Central to the back is a small triangular area containing faint lettering, likely a signature or title, though the characters are indistinct. Additional markings, including a numeric code and a date, are also present on the margin.
History & Provenance
The work entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings at an unspecified date and remains catalogued under the museum’s ethnographic collection, reflecting its relevance to cultural or regional studies rather than purely fine‑art contexts.
Artist & collection
Artist
Lucia Cosmescu made prints and paintings of everyday scenes, mostly in the Danube Delta and Dobruja coast.
Museum
Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea
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