Artwork
CASE DIN MAHALA – ȘOS. MIHAI BRAVU
CASE DIN MAHALA – ȘOS. MIHAI BRAVU is an unspecified painting by Alexandru Phoebus. It dates from 1934 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Art of Romania.
About this work
679 / 206,"* and the bottom right shows a smudged date *"159 / 1934"* with a faint note about *"Case la mahala – la deal.
This is a blank sheet of paper with faded handwriting. The top line reads *"Case la mahala"* in looping script, followed by *"București"* and *"Mihai Bravu."* The bottom left corner has a code-like stamp: *"G.C. 167.679 / 206,"* and the bottom right shows a smudged date *"159 / 1934"* with a faint note about *"Case la mahala – la deal."*
The writing suggests this might be a sketch or note for a painting, not the artwork itself. The date hints it’s tied to a work from 1934.
Look up Museum of Ethnography to see where this note might belong.
Overview
This document appears to be a preliminary note or sketch related to a work by Alexandru Phoebus, dated 1934.
Subject & Meaning
The handwritten text references 'Case la mahala' (houses in a neighborhood) in Bucharest, specifically on Mihai Bravu, suggesting the associated artwork may depict a scene from this location.
Technique & Style
The faded handwriting and code-like stamp indicate a working document, possibly a study or preparatory note for a painting, rather than a finished artwork.
History & Provenance
The document is dated 1934, corresponding to Phoebus's active period, and may be connected to an artwork or collection at the Museum of Ethnography.
Artist & collection
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