Artwork
Dinică Zătreanu - fiul
Dinică Zătreanu - fiul is a print by Constantin Lecca. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Moldova National Museum Complex.
About this work
The inside of the frame is lined with a light brown paper that has faded handwritten numbers and letters, like "M.
This is the back of a framed picture. The wood frame is dark and worn, with some scratches and marks. The inside of the frame is lined with a light brown paper that has faded handwritten numbers and letters, like "M.I. 1316" and "P.N. 3589."
The paper also has a small label that says "Pinacoteca Municipiului București." The paint or print on the front is completely covered by the frame, so you can’t see the actual image.
If you want to see what this picture looks like, check out the museum: Museum of Ethnography.
Overview
Dinică Zătreanu – fiul is an early‑mid‑19th‑century work attributed to Romanian painter Constantin Lecca, dated around 1850. The original image is concealed behind a heavily used wooden frame, leaving only the rear side visible for study.
Technique & Style
The frame is dark‑stained wood showing signs of wear, scratches and surface marks. Its interior is lined with a light‑brown paper that has faded handwritten annotations such as “M.I. 1316” and “P.N. 3589,” alongside a small label identifying the Pinacoteca Municipiului București.
History & Provenance
The piece is currently held by the Museum of Ethnography in Bucharest, where it forms part of the institution’s collection of 19th‑century Romanian visual culture.
Context
Constantin Lecca was active during a period of burgeoning national artistic identity in the Romanian Principalities. Works from this era often served both documentary and decorative purposes, reflecting emerging local patronage and museum acquisition practices.
Artist & collection
Artist
Constantin Lecca made prints and paintings in 19th-century Romania, often capturing sitters in quiet detail.
