Artwork

De ce Doamne? De ce?

De ce Doamne? De ce?, by Gheorghiu Val, 1984
De ce Doamne? De ce?, by Gheorghiu Val, 1984

De ce Doamne? De ce? is a print by Gheorghiu Val. It dates from 1984 and is held in the collection of the Moldova National Museum Complex. De ce Doamne?

About this work

Overview

De ce Doamne? De ce? is a painting created by Gheorghiu Val around 1984. It is held by the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The title, translating to 'Why, Lord? Why?' in Romanian, suggests a narrative, but the painting's imagery is abstract. A bright blue umbrella and red shape, possibly a coat, are set against a predominantly dark green background with yellowish brushstrokes at the bottom.

Technique & Style

The work features bold, flat colors applied in thick, uneven strokes, with no smooth shading. The contrast between the umbrella, coat, and dark background creates visual tension.

Artist & collection

Artist

Gheorghiu Val

Gheorghiu Val made prints and paintings in a raw, direct style that feels like a punch to the ribs.