Artwork
Tânăr din Fărcășeni (Tânăr din Fărcășeni de la munca voluntară)
Tânăr din Fărcășeni (Tânăr din Fărcășeni de la munca voluntară) is an unspecified painting by Popa Nicolae. It dates from 1931 and is held in the collection of the Moldova National Museum Complex.
About this work
Overview
Tânăr din Fărcășeni (Tânăr din Fărcășeni de la munca voluntară) is a c. 1931 artwork by Popa Nicolae, depicting a solemn figure in a practical outfit amidst a blurred, outdoor-inspired backdrop.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, dressed for outdoor labor, holds an umbrella and stick. The umbrella implies protection from the elements, though the specific context or who/what is being protected remains ambiguous.
Technique & Style
The painting features prominent, thick brushstrokes and an impasto technique, lending a textured, somewhat rough appearance to the work.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1931 by Popa Nicolae, the painting bears the artist's discreet signature. Further provenance details are not discernible from the artwork itself.
Artist & collection
Artist
Romanian printmaker and painter Nicolae Popa filled small canvases and sheets with quiet, precise scenes.
