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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 has art - Chisinau has art"

June 10, 2023

On June 10, the National Museum of History of Moldova hosted the second edition of the event "Moldova has art - Chisinau has art". This special event was dedicated to promoting the cultural wealth of our country and represented a unique opportunity to discover and support local artists.

The evening was transformed into a musical story by the "Serghei Lunchevici" National Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra, under the guidance of the talented conductor Mihail Agafita. The soloists of the Orchestra, together with special guests and talented young people from educational institutions with an arts profile in Chisinau, such as Mihail Munteanu, Constantin Moscovici, Cristina Scarlat, Anna Odobescu, Olesia Shevchenko, Elena Demirdjean, Marian Stârcea, Victoria Nikitcenko, Eduard Musteață, Tatiana Costiuc, the Chorale "Vocile praverii" and many others, created unforgettable musical moments.

During the event, participants had the opportunity to admire and purchase works of art by talented painters such as Iurie Matei, Galina Vieru, Ion Cârchelan, Inga Edu, Olivia Furtună Efremov, Iulia Cârchelan, Mari Iurskaya, Serghei Kliuchnicoff, Yuliana Kilchevschi, Cristina Balan, Victor Crețu, Nicoleta Stati, Olesea Muntean, and of exceptional sculptors such as Veaceslav Jiglițki, Tatiana Bazarova, Sergiu Josu, Gheorghe Urechi.

The presentation of the event was carried out by the charismatic actor Alexandru Pleșca, together with his daughter, the talented violinist Petra Pleșca, who brought more sparkle and excitement to the evening.

The National Museum of History of Moldova is proud to be the host of the event "Moldova has art - Chisinau has art", as the promotion of local artists and the country's cultural wealth is a fundamental part of our mission. We are glad that we were able to offer a platform where the public could discover and support Moldovan talents, thus contributing to the development and promotion of local culture.

#Exhibit of the Month

Portrait of Mihai Eminescu by Alexandru Gușanov

"Moldova has art - Chisinau has art"

June 10, 2023

#Exhibit of the Month