Artwork
Prințesa Maria
Prințesa Maria is an unspecified painting by Costin Petrescu. It dates from 1949 and is held in the collection of the Cotroceni National Museum.
About this work
Overview
Prințesa Maria is a portrait painting created by Romanian artist Costin Petrescu around 1949. The work is housed at the Museum of Ethnography and depicts Princess Maria in a serene and straightforward manner.
Subject & Meaning
The subject of the painting is Princess Maria, portrayed with a calm demeanor, looking directly ahead. Her attire, consisting of a simple white dress and light blue apron, suggests a humble or everyday representation rather than a formal, royal one.
Technique & Style
Petrescu employed gentle brushstrokes, particularly around the subject's hair and dress, achieving smooth color blending. The soft, non-harsh lighting on the princess's face and the blurry, greenish-gray background mist contribute to an overall sense of tranquility.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1949 by Costin Petrescu, a renowned Romanian painter also known for the Romanian Athenaeum fresco (1934-1939), *Prințesa Maria* is now part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.
Context
While specific contextual details about the painting's creation are not provided, it reflects Petrescu's ability to capture serene, everyday moments of his subjects, distinct from his larger-scale, monumental works like the Athenaeum fresco.
Legacy
The legacy of *Prințesa Maria* is not extensively detailed in available information, but as part of Petrescu's body of work, it contributes to the understanding of his range in portrait painting beyond his monumental projects.
Artist & collection
Artist
Costin Petrescu (May 10, 1872 – October 15, 1954) was a Romanian painter. Born in Pitești, he moved to Bucharest in 1892, attending the Fine Arts School for three years. He executed the monumental fresco in the Romanian…
