Crini was painted by Regina României Maria in 1906.

Where can I see Crini?

Crini is held by National Museum of Art of Romania.

Artwork

Crini

Regina României Maria , 1906

Crini is a print by Regina României Maria. It dates from 1906 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Art of Romania.

About this work

Overview

Created around 1906, “Crini” is a small-scale image by Romanian artist Regina României Maria. The composition concentrates on a cluster of white lilies rendered in close view, set against a muted, pale background that isolates the floral subject and emphasizes its delicate forms.

Subject & Meaning

The work depicts white lilies with elongated, sinuous petals, their stems marked by subtle blue‑tinged veins. Surrounding green foliage, some leaves angled upward and others drooping, frames the blossoms, suggesting a quiet, natural stillness and an interest in the transient play of light on plant surfaces.

Technique & Style

Maria employs a restrained palette of light hues, allowing the petals to appear softly illuminated where the light strikes. The faint glow on the flower edges and the delicate modeling of the stems reflect a modest use of chiaroscuro, creating a gentle contrast between illuminated and shadowed areas without dramatic darkness.

History & Provenance

Attributed to the early twentieth‑century period of the artist’s career, “Crini” remains documented primarily through museum records and catalogues that list it as an image dating to circa 1906. No further exhibition history or ownership changes have been recorded in the available sources.