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Începuturile Muzeului Satului Românesc. Troița din Rășinari și gospodăria din Drăguș, jud. Brașov (1936)

Unknown , 1936

Începuturile Muzeului Satului Românesc. Troița din Rășinari și gospodăria din Drăguș, jud. Brașov (1936) is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1936 and is held in the collection of the "Dimitrie Gusti" National Village Museum.

About this work

This photo shows a traditional Romanian house and a troița, a type of memorial cross.
The house has a thick roof and pillars, with painted borders. It was rebuilt in the museum in 1936, based on an older one from the 19th century.
The photo gives us a glimpse of rural Romanian life, and to learn more, you can explore the subject: architecture.

Overview

This 1936 photograph depicts a traditional Romanian house and a troița, a memorial cross, as part of the early setup of the Romanian Village Museum.

Subject & Meaning

The image showcases two traditional structures: a troița from Rășinari, Sibiu County, and a house from Drăguș, Brașov County, representing rural Romanian architecture and cultural heritage.

Technique & Style

The troița is a brick construction with a four-pillar base and a tiled roof, featuring fresco-painted borders with medallions of saints. The house is made of fir wood, with a stone foundation, carved beams, and a tiled roof, exemplifying traditional Romanian building techniques.

History & Provenance

Both structures date back to the 19th century and were reconstructed or represented in the museum in 1936, highlighting the effort to preserve and showcase Romania's rural cultural legacy.