Artwork
Arhitectură maură
Arhitectură maură is a print by Carol Pop de Szathmári. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Bucharest Municipality Museum.
About this work
Overview
Arhitectură maură, created around 1850 by Carol Szathmari, a multifaceted artist of Transylvanian Hungarian origin based in Bucharest, is a depiction of a Moorish architectural structure. The work is housed in the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a simple Moorish-style building, characterized by a rounded arch, patterned wall, and tall columns. The inclusion of a small figure and partially tiled roof adds contextual depth, though the overall focus remains on capturing the essence of Moorish architectural elements.
Technique & Style
Executed with loose, sketchy lines, the work appears to be a quick study. The light, faded paint and visible wear (scratches, worn areas) contribute to its informal, possibly preliminary, nature.
History & Provenance
Created by Carol Szathmari, a pioneer in Romanian photography and noted for being the world's first combat photographer (Crimean War), this piece is now part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Carol Szathmari (Romanian: Carol Popp de Szathmari, Hungarian: Szathmáry Pap Károly; 11 January 1812, Kolozsvár – 3 July 1887, Bucharest) was a Romanian painter, lithographer, and photographer of Transylvanian Hungarian…
