Artwork

Album „La Valachie par Presiozi”

Album „La Valachie par Presiozi”, by Aloysius-Rosarius-Amadeus-Raymundus-Andreas Preziosi, unspecified, 1869
Album „La Valachie par Presiozi”, by Aloysius-Rosarius-Amadeus-Raymundus-Andreas Preziosi, unspecified, 1869

Album „La Valachie par Presiozi” is an unspecified painting by the Impressionist artist Aloysius-Rosarius-Amadeus-Raymundus-Andreas Preziosi. It dates from 1869 and is held in the collection of the Bucharest Municipality Museum.

About this work

Overview

Album "La Valachie par Presiozi" is a handwritten and illustrated book created by Aloysius-Rosarius-Amadeus-Raymundus-Andreas Preziosi in 1869, currently housed at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The album's title and contents suggest a personal collection of watercolors depicting Valachie (likely Wallachia, a historical region in Romania), with a family connection indicated by the note "Aquarelles de mon grand-père" (Watercolors of my grandfather) attributed to Pierre Presoz.

Technique & Style

The album features handwritten notes in blue ink on yellowed paper, with the mentioned watercolors implied to be executed in a style suited for quick, detailed outdoor scenes, characteristic of 19th-century watercolor practices.

History & Provenance

Created in 1869 by Preziosi, the album's history beyond its creation is primarily marked by its current residence at the Museum of Ethnography, with the internal note suggesting a familial lineage (Pierre Presoz).

Context

The use of watercolors for outdoor scenes and the personal, handwritten approach reflect common artistic practices of the late 19th century, blending travelogue with family heritage.

Legacy

While the album's broader influence is not highlighted, its preservation in a museum suggests value as a historical and ethnographic artifact, potentially of interest to those studying 19th-century travel art or family archival practices.

Artist & collection