Artwork
Tablou, ulei pe pânză, ”Întâlnire cu siderurgiștii”, semnat ”A„ și datat 1978 în partea dreaptă jos, atribuit lui Gh. Andrei. Nicolae Ceaușescu într-o uzină dând mâna călduros cu oamenii muncii din siderurgie, pe fundal un furnal aprins. Oferit de Consiliul Central al Sindicatelor, 23 ianuarie 1978.

Tablou, ulei pe pânză, ”Întâlnire cu siderurgiștii”, semnat ”A„ și datat 1978 în partea dreaptă jos, atribuit lui Gh. Andrei. Nicolae Ceaușescu într-o uzină dând mâna călduros cu oamenii muncii din siderurgie, pe fundal un furnal aprins. Oferit de Consiliul Central al Sindicatelor, 23 ianuarie 1978. is a print by Gh. Andrei. It is held in the collection of the National Museum of Romanian History. This 1978 oil on canvas painting, attributed to Gh.
About this work
Behind them, a glowing furnace glows orange and red, with sharp geometric shapes in green, yellow, and white.
This painting shows a group of six men in a bright, industrial setting. The man in the center, dressed in a dark suit, shakes hands with others wearing work clothes and hard hats. Behind them, a glowing furnace glows orange and red, with sharp geometric shapes in green, yellow, and white.
The artist signed it "A" and dated it 1978 in the corner. The scene looks like a moment of connection between workers and a leader in a factory.
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Overview
This 1978 oil on canvas painting, attributed to Gh. Andrei, depicts a scene of industrial camaraderie. Signed 'A' and dated in the lower right corner, it shows a handshake between a suited figure and workers amidst a fiery furnace.
Subject & Meaning
The central figure, likely Nicolae Ceaușescu, shakes hands with workers in a factory setting, conveying a sense of connection and solidarity. The background furnace, aglow with orange and red hues, adds to the industrial atmosphere.
Technique & Style
The artist employs a vivid color palette, with the furnace's sharp geometric shapes in green, yellow, and white contrasting with the warm tones of the fire. The overall effect is one of dynamic energy.
History & Provenance
The painting was gifted by the Central Council of Trade Unions on January 23, 1978, suggesting a connection to official or propagandistic art. The work's attribution to Gh. Andrei and its date provide context for its creation during the Ceaușescu era.
Artist & collection
Artist
Gh. Andrei painted Nicolae Ceaușescu shaking hands with steelworkers in front of a glowing furnace in “Întâlnire cu siderurgiștii,” a 1978 oil-on-canvas now in the union collection. The scene shows a single worker in a…











