Who painted Târgul moșilor?

Târgul moșilor was painted by Corneliu Michăilescu in 1936.

Where can I see Târgul moșilor?

Târgul moșilor is held by Art Museum of Constanta.

Artwork

Târgul moșilor

Corneliu Michăilescu , 1936

Târgul moșilor is a print by Corneliu Michăilescu. It dates from 1936 and is held in the collection of the Art Museum of Constanta.

About this work

Overview

Corneliu Michăilescu’s canvas titled *Târgul moșilor*, executed around 1936, is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. The work depicts an outdoor gathering beneath a striped canopy, rendered in a palette of subdued blues, grays and earth tones, punctuated by a vivid red vehicle in the distance.

Subject & Meaning

The composition suggests a bustling market or fair, with figures arranged in informal clusters—some standing, others seated—under the curved frame of a tent. The scene captures a moment of communal activity, evoking the social rhythms of a traditional Romanian gathering where trade and conversation intertwine.

Technique & Style

Michăilescu employs a pronounced impasto, applying thick layers of paint that give the surface a tactile quality. The brushwork is vigorous and gestural, simplifying human forms into solid shapes. This approach emphasizes texture over fine detail, creating a sense of immediacy and physical presence within the painted space.

History & Provenance

Since its creation in the mid‑1930s, *Târgul moșilor* has remained in the custody of the Museum of Ethnography, where it is displayed as part of the institution’s holdings on Romanian cultural life. The work’s accession reflects the museum’s focus on visual documentation of folk traditions and public celebrations.