Artwork
Diligența
Diligența is a print by Trenk Henrich. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Moldova National Museum Complex.
About this work
There are handwritten numbers and letters on the back: "PN 1874" and "M.
This is the back of a framed print. The wood frame is worn and held together with string. The canvas or paper inside is blank, showing no image. There are handwritten numbers and letters on the back: "PN 1874" and "M.I. 1342."
The print is labeled with an inventory number, likely from a museum. The edges of the frame show signs of age and handling.
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Overview
Diligența is a work attributed to Trenk Henrich, dated to around 1850. The existing record is of the reverse of a framed print, suggesting the original image is no longer present.
Technique & Style
The frame, likely made of wood, shows signs of aging and has been repaired with string. The absence of an image on the canvas or paper inside indicates that the original print has been lost or removed.
History & Provenance
Handwritten notations on the back, 'PN 1874' and 'M.I. 1342,' may be inventory numbers. The presence of such numbers suggests a connection to a collecting institution, possibly a museum.
Artist & collection
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