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This remarkable portrait of Mihai Eminescu, created by artist Alexandru Gușanov, is based on one of the four known photographs of the poet. The photograph that inspired this portrait was taken in 1869 in Wenceslas Square, Prague, when Eminescu was only 19 years old. The oval composition and harmonious color palette highlight the prominent personality and charisma of the young poet, capturing an expression that conveys both melancholy and intellectual depth.
Alexandru Gușanov (1929-2005), a Moldovan painter of Ukrainian origin, distinguished himself through his extensive work, comprising approximately 5,000 pieces - portraits, landscapes, and still life paintings. Settled in Moldova since 1945, Gușanov graduated from the Republican Art School "I.E. Repin" in Chișinău in 1952. His works were showcased in numerous national and international exhibitions and were highly appreciated in countries such as France, Hungary, Russia, and Yugoslavia. The artist dedicated a significant part of his career to creating portraits of historical and cultural figures, including Dimitrie Cantemir, Mihail Kogălniceanu, and Alexei Mateevici, which are part of the National Museum of History of Moldova's collection.

The subject of the portrait, Mihai Eminescu (1850-1889), is the most significant poet in Romanian literature, whose works reflect profound thought, sensitivity toward nature, and national identity. At the age of 19, when the photograph that inspired this portrait was taken, Eminescu was in the midst of his intellectual formation, preparing to become the iconic voice of Romanian culture. Among his most famous works is the poem Luceafărul (The Morning Star), a masterpiece of universal literature.

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„Moldova’s heraldic identities”

November 3rd, 2015 – January 18th, 2016

On November 3rd, 2015 in the exhibition space from the ground floor of the museum was opened the exhibition "Moldova's heraldic identities". The event is occasioned by the 25th anniversary of the adoption of the State Flag and State Coat of Arms of the Republic of Moldova and the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the National Commission of Heraldry under the Presidency of the Republic of Moldova.

In the exhibition are displayed pieces representative for heraldry (coat of arms and flags), phaleristics (orders, medals and badges), uniforms (uniforms and distinctive signs) which reflect the evolution of the Republic of Moldova in these areas and the achievements of the National Commission of Heraldry during two decades of activity. In the centre of the exhibition are displayed exhibits related to national symbols: State Flag and Coat of Arms, Flag and the Collar of the President of the Republic of Moldova, Flag of the Ministry of Defence, State Awards. These exhibits are surrounded by objects that contain territorial markings, corporate and private: crosses, medals, badges, uniforms, drawings, flags, publications, documents, postal issues, dishes etc.

Special attention is given for the first time to reflecting the heraldic art development in Moldova. Visitors can get acquainted with heraldic, phareristic and uniform creations signed by renowned, and young, authors and painters: Simion Odainic, Gheorghe Vrabie, Constantin Jarocinski, Alexei Colîbneac, Mariana Șlapac, Constantin Bogatov, Valeriu Balan, Simion Zamșa, Iurie Caminschi, Vladimir Popov, Vladimir Mischevca, Silviu Andrieș-Tabac, Sergius Ciocanu, Tudor-Radu Tiron, Mihai Malașevschi, Daniel Racoviță et. al.

The exhibition aims to stir interest of visitors of all ages, Moldovan citizens or foreigners, authorities of all levels responsible for adopting and promoting public symbols, students of History and Art University Departments, and all those interested in heraldry and related fields.

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Portrait of Mihai Eminescu by Alexandru Gușanov

„Moldova’s heraldic identities”

November 3rd, 2015 – January 18th, 2016

#Exhibit of the Month