Who painted Sărbătoare națională?

Sărbătoare națională was painted by Aurel Jiquidi in 1939.

Where can I see Sărbătoare națională?

Sărbătoare națională is held by Bucharest Municipality Museum.

Artwork

Sărbătoare națională

Aurel Jiquidi , 1939

Sărbătoare națională is a drawing by Aurel Jiquidi. It dates from 1939 and is held in the collection of the Bucharest Municipality Museum.

About this work

Overview

Sărbătoare națională, executed around 1939 by Romanian artist Aurel Jiquidi, is an image depicting a bustling urban street during a public celebration. The work is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography, where it is displayed as a visual record of communal festivity.

Subject & Meaning

The composition captures a crowded thoroughfare lined with buildings draped in red, blue and yellow flags, suggesting a national holiday or civic ceremony. Pedestrians occupy the sidewalks, some observe from balconies, and a small dog adds a domestic touch. A contingent of soldiers in dark uniforms proceeds forward, underscoring the presence of state authority within the celebration.

Technique & Style

Jiquidi employs rapid, loosely rendered strokes that convey movement and immediacy. The palette is bright, yet the handling remains sketch‑like, giving the image an unfinished, energetic quality. This approach emphasizes the spontaneity of the scene rather than precise detail.

History & Provenance

Created circa 1939, the piece reflects a period of heightened national sentiment in Romania. It entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings at an unspecified date and has remained in the institution’s collection, serving as a documentary illustration of public life in the late 1930s.