Artwork
Bătrân rezemat în cârjă
Bătrân rezemat în cârjă is an unspecified painting by Stahi D. Constantin. It dates from 1872 and is held in the collection of the Moldova National Museum Complex.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1872, *Bătrân rezemat în cârjă* is a work attributed to the Romanian artist Stahi D. Constantin. The piece is presented in a wooden frame whose rear side reveals an aged construction, secured with metal fastenings and bearing a faint, taped label. The artist’s name appears hand‑painted on the lower portion of the panel.
Subject & Meaning
The Romanian title translates to “Elderly Man Leaning on a Cane,” indicating that the composition centers on an aged figure supported by a walking stick. This suggests a focus on themes of age, frailty, and perhaps the dignity of continued mobility.
Technique & Style
While the image itself is not described, the presence of a painted signature and a simple wooden framing system points to a conventional 19th‑century approach, where the artist’s hand was directly applied to the support and the work was intended for modest display.
History & Provenance
The only documented datum is the date of execution, 1872, and the artist’s identification on the panel. No further ownership records or exhibition history are provided, leaving the work’s subsequent journey largely unknown.
Artist & collection
Artist
Stahi D. Constantin printed quiet portraits and gentle scenes in 19th-century Romanian ink and paint. Look for his family studies like Preotul Dimitrie Stahi (Tatăl artistului) and tender figures such as June (șovăind)…
