Artwork
Calea Moșilor
Calea Moșilor is an unspecified painting by Lucia Dem-Bălăcescu. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Art of Romania.
About this work
Overview
Calea Moșilor, circa 1850, by Lucia Dem-Bălăcescu, presents an empty wooden frame with a stretched white canvas. A thin white rope hangs loosely from the top center, imbuing the blank space with anticipation.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is the frame itself, emphasizing the potential for creation. The rope suggests readiness, while the frame's wear implies a history of use or travel, contrasting with the untouched canvas.
Technique & Style
The work features a minimalist approach, relying on the inherent simplicity of its components: a worn wooden frame, a plain white canvas, and a single rope. The emphasis is on the frame's condition and the rope's subtle presence.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1850 by Lucia Dem-Bălăcescu, the frame shows signs of age or travel, including paint marks, scratches, and faded pencil and blue ink notations.
Artist & collection
