Artwork

Piața Mare

Piața Mare, by Aristomene Murnu-Gheorghiades, 1905
Piața Mare, by Aristomene Murnu-Gheorghiades, 1905

Piața Mare is a drawing by Aristomene Murnu-Gheorghiades. It dates from 1905 and is held in the collection of the Bucharest Municipality Museum.

About this work

Overview

Piața Mare is a drawing created by Aristomene Murnu-Gheorghiades in 1905. It is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a lively street scene with a diverse crowd engaged in various activities. The figures wear a range of clothing and accessories, and a substantial building with classical architectural elements is visible in the background.

Technique & Style

The artist employed rapid, expressive lines to convey movement and texture. The use of hatching and cross-hatching techniques creates a sense of depth and dimension, with the layered lines suggesting shading and volume.

Artist & collection