Artwork
Autoportret
Autoportret is an unspecified painting by Magdalena Rădulescu. It dates from 1949 and is held in the collection of the Gavrilă Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea - Art Museum.
About this work
Overview
Created around 1949 by Romanian artist Magdalena Rădulescu, this portrait presents a solitary female figure rendered in oil. The work is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography, where it is displayed among other objects that document cultural attire and personal adornment.
Subject & Meaning
The sitter is depicted in a white blouse, her dark hair gathered back, with a single flower tucked behind one ear. She wears an elaborate necklace and earrings that combine beads, coins and reflective elements, suggesting a focus on personal identity and the decorative traditions associated with bridal or ceremonial dress.
Technique & Style
Rădulescu employs a heavy impasto application, especially evident in the rendering of the blouse and hands, where thick, uneven strokes give the surface a tactile quality. The background is rendered in a muted, indistinct tone, allowing the illuminated face and ornate jewelry to dominate the visual field.
History & Provenance
The painting entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings after its creation in the late 1940s, though precise acquisition details remain undocumented. Its presence in an ethnographic setting highlights the artist’s interest in documenting folk costume and material culture within a fine‑art context.
Artist & collection
Artist
Magdalena Rădulescu was a Romanian modernist painter and illustrator. She was known for her symbolist and expressionist paintings, inspired by Romanian traditions and folklore. Rădulescu lived most of her life in…
Museum
Gavrilă Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea - Art Museum
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