Artwork
PAHAR ȘI NUCI
PAHAR ȘI NUCI is a print by Micaela Eleutheriade. It dates from 1941 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Art of Romania.
About this work
Overview
PAHAR ȘI NUCI, attributed to Micaela Eleutheriade and dated circa 1941, presents a modest still‑life composition. The work centers on a dark pitcher placed upon a white cloth, accompanied by a handful of scattered nuts. Its palette is restrained, dominated by muted browns, grays, and soft whites, lending the scene a subdued, everyday character.
Subject & Meaning
The painting isolates ordinary household objects, inviting contemplation of their simple forms and the quiet moments they suggest. By focusing on a utilitarian pitcher and nuts, the artist emphasizes the beauty found in mundane items, encouraging viewers to consider the quiet dignity of daily life without overt narrative or symbolism.
Technique & Style
Eleutheriade employs a loose, rapid application of paint, evident in the rough brushwork that borders on sketch‑like rendering. The surface texture is uneven, and the limited color range reinforces a sense of wear and temporality. This approach creates an informal atmosphere, as if the scene were captured in a fleeting observation rather than a meticulously finished study.
History & Provenance
Created around the early 1940s, the work bears the artist’s signature in the lower corner, confirming authorship. While specific exhibition history or ownership details remain undocumented, the piece reflects the period’s interest in still‑life subjects rendered with a personal, unembellished hand, characteristic of Eleutheriade’s output during that era.
Artist & collection
Artist
Micaela Eleutheriade (1900–1982) was a noted Romanian painter and engraver. She was a descendant, through her mother, of the painter Gheorghe Tattarescu, the pioneer of neoclassicism in Romania.
