Artwork
Cap de fetiță
Cap de fetiță is an unspecified painting by the Symbolist artist George Mirea-Demetrescu. It dates from 1914 and is held in the collection of the Art Museum of Constanta.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1914 by Romanian painter George Mirea‑Demetrescu, “Cap de fetiță” is a modestly sized portrait that resides in the Museum of Ethnography. The work presents a solitary young girl against a muted backdrop, inviting quiet contemplation of the figure’s presence within the composition.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a youthful girl with dark hair, dressed in a simple white garment. Though her facial features are softened, her large eyes and small mouth remain discernible, suggesting an emphasis on innocence and introspection rather than detailed likeness.
Technique & Style
Mirea‑Demetrescu employs a limited palette of browns, grays and whites, allowing the dark background to recede while the figure emerges with gentle contrast. The brushwork blurs the facial plane, creating a subtle atmospheric effect that softens the portrait’s overall tone.
History & Provenance
Since its completion in the early twentieth century, the painting has been part of the Museum of Ethnography’s collection. Its acquisition date is not recorded in the available sources, but the work has remained in the museum’s holdings, where it is displayed among other ethnographic and artistic artifacts.
Artist & collection
Artist
George Mirea-Demetrescu kept a studio above a Bucharest bakery, so the smell of fresh bread often drifted up while he painted.
