Artwork

Fabrica „Cimentul păcii”

Fabrica „Cimentul păcii”, by Constantin Găvenea, unspecified, 1950
Fabrica „Cimentul păcii”, by Constantin Găvenea, unspecified, 1950

Fabrica „Cimentul păcii” is an unspecified painting 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

Fabrica „Cimentul păcii” 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 bustling outdoor scene with old, worn buildings and a prominent brick chimney. People are shown walking under a covered walkway, suggesting a sense of everyday activity.

Technique & Style

The work is characterized by loose, watercolor-style brushstrokes and muted colors, including beiges, browns, and soft blues. The artist employed light washes, allowing the paper to show through in places, and left some shapes sketchy.

History & Provenance

Created circa 1950, Fabrica „Cimentul păcii” is held at the Museum of Ethnography, indicating its significance within the context of ethnographic or cultural heritage.

Artist & collection

Artist

Constantin Găvenea

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