Artwork

Casă veche cu trepte

Casă veche cu trepte, by Constantin Găvenea, 1950
Casă veche cu trepte, by Constantin Găvenea, 1950

Casă veche cu trepte is a print by Constantin Găvenea. It dates from 1950 and is held in the collection of the Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea.

About this work

Overview

Casă veche cu trepte is a painting by Constantin Găvenea, created around 1950. It is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene street scene centered around a two-story house. A horse-drawn cart is in the foreground, with figures nearby, capturing a moment of everyday life.

Technique & Style

Găvenea employed loose, expressive brushstrokes to convey movement, particularly in the horse and cart. The dominant blues and grays create a subdued palette, punctuated by a bright hat, adding visual contrast.

Artist & collection

Artist

Constantin Găvenea

Constantin Găvenea (1911–1994) was an artist, born in Vlădeni.