Artwork

Trandafiri albi

Trandafiri albi, by Ion Theodorescu-Sion, unspecified, 1936
Trandafiri albi, by Ion Theodorescu-Sion, unspecified, 1936

Trandafiri albi is an unspecified painting by Ion Theodorescu-Sion. It dates from 1936 and is held in the collection of the Art Museum of Constanta.

About this work

Overview

Trandafiri albi is a 1936 painting by Ion Theodorescu-Sion, currently part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a simple, natural arrangement of white roses in a vase on a table, with falling petals and a subtle red accent in the background, emphasizing the fleeting nature of beauty.

Technique & Style

The work employs soft, delicate coloration, predominantly white and cream, to render the textured petals, set against a warm, beige background that enhances the floral focal point.

History & Provenance

Created in 1936, the painting is now housed at the Museum of Ethnography, with no detailed provenance provided for the period between its creation and museum acquisition.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: Art Museum of Constanta open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.