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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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„Tadeusz Kościuszko - the Price of Freedom”

November 1-15, 2017

The National Museum of History of Moldova and the Polish Institute in Bucharest invite you to the photo exhibition "Tadeusz Kościuszko - the Price of Freedom", which was opened on November 1, 2017 in the lobby of the museum.

Poland evokes the personality of Tadeusz Kościuszko, a renowned commander and freedom fighter for his own country and for America, on the occasion of the 200th anniversary of his death. The Polish and American General Tadeusz Kościuszko (1746-1817) fought for the freedom of both peoples, he demanded the liberation of peasants and slaves and, as a very capable military engineer, he built remarkable fortifications, designing, among others, the West Point Fort which is today the seat of the renowned American Military Academy.

Owing to his exceptional achievements and his extremely modern way of thinking, the leader of one of the Polish national rebellions (the so-called Kościuszko insurrection of 1794), he is today a hero of Poland and of the United States. There are monuments erected in his honor in many countries of the world, and his name is borne by the very highest mountain peak in Australia - Mount Kościuszko (Mount Kosciuszko).

On the occasion of the declaration of the Tadeusz Kościuszko Year 2017 by the Polish Parliament, numerous events are planned around the world to evoke the personality of the famous commander.

The exhibition, which will be presented in Chișinău on the eve of the Independence Day of Poland, celebrated on November 11, speaks about the famous Polish man through 24 stands. Besides the most important information about Tadeusz Kościuszko's life, are presented memories of this remarkable commander and military engineer, as well as photographs and paintings presenting both Tadeuszo Kościuszko himself at different moments of his life and important places and events in history linked to his name. The exhibition depicts Tadeusz Kościuszko not only as a military and politician. From the exhibition one can discover where he was formed, how he came to be crowned with glory, what passions and weaknesses he had and whom he befriended and loved.

The exhibition will be open at the National Museum of History of Moldova until 15 November 2017.