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b. 1842 - d. 1909

Eugeniu Voinescu (commonly Eugen; 26 May 1842, Ia?i – 6 May 1909, Bucharest) was a Romanian diplomat and painter, who specialized in maritime scenes.

Following the wishes of his family, he originally studied law and literature. After spending some time studying in Athens, he went to Paris where he befriended the French artist, Gustave Courbet, who stimulated his interest in painting directly from nature. In 1869, he was awarded a prize at the Salon.

As a result of his legal studies, he also served as Romanian consul general in Budapest (1879), Istanbul (1882), and Odessa (1883-1888). While in Odessa, he became acquainted with Ivan Aivazovsky, who helped him develop his interest in marine painting. In 1889, he held his first major exhibition at a salon held in the new Romanian Athenaeum.

Although he was lauded as Romania's best maritime artist by Nicolae Iorga, he also painted portraits and genre works, as well as historical and biblical scenes. An important aspect of his career is that he was financially independent, so his painting always remained a hobby, even when he participated in decorating churches, such as the Cathedral of Saint Charalambos in Turnu Magurele and the Church of Saint Nicholas in Bucharest. He was also one of the founders of the School of Decorative Arts at the Bucharest National University of Arts.

In 2011, Po?ta Româna issued a series of four commemorative stamps honoring Romanian artists, and one of Voinescu's paintings was chosen for the 2.10 Lei denomination.

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  • Eugen Voinescu, Fishermen by the Sea
    Dec. 21, 2021

    Eugen Voinescu, Fishermen by the Sea

    Est: €600 - €900

    oil on canvas, 27 × 46 cm, signed bottom right, with red, "E. Voinescu"

    A10 by Artmark
  • Eugeniu (Eugen) Voinescu (1842
    Nov. 08, 2021

    Eugeniu (Eugen) Voinescu (1842

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    Eugeniu (Eugen) Voinescu (1842-1909), important Romanian marine painter. While studying in Paris, he met Gustave Courbet, who encouraged him to devote himself to painting and to observe the landscape directly. In 1869 Voinescu was awarded a medal at the Paris Salon. In 1883-1888 he was resident in Odessa, where he met Ivan Aivazovsky, under whose influence he created his poetic, finely felt marine paintings. Landing fishing boats on the beach at sunset, oil on mahogany board, signed lower right, 22 x 31 cm, framed 40 x 49 cm

    Historia Auctionata
  • Eugen Voinescu, Facing the waves
    Oct. 26, 2021

    Eugen Voinescu, Facing the waves

    Est: €2,500 - €3,500

    oil on canvas, 77,5 × 96 cm, , signed bottom right, with black, "E. Voinescu"

    A10 by Artmark
  • Eugeniu (Eugen) Voinescu (184
    Aug. 23, 2021

    Eugeniu (Eugen) Voinescu (184

    Est: -

    Eugeniu (Eugen) Voinescu (1842-1909), important Romanian marine painter. While studying in Paris, he met Gustave Courbet, who encouraged him to devote himself to painting and to observe the landscape directly. In 1869 Voinescu was awarded a medal at the Paris Salon. In 1883-1888 he was resident in Odessa, where he met Ivan Aivazovsky, under whose influence he created his poetic, finely felt marine paintings. Landing fishing boats on the beach at sunset, oil on mahogany board, signed lower right, 22 x 31 cm, framed 40 x 49 cm

    Historia Auctionata
  • Eugen Voinescu, At the Seaside
    Jul. 13, 2021

    Eugen Voinescu, At the Seaside

    Est: -

    At the Seaside, oil on cardboard, 29 × 55 cm, signed bottom right, with black, "Eug. Voinescu"

    A10 by Artmark
  • Eugeniu (Eugen) Voinescu
    May. 09, 2021

    Eugeniu (Eugen) Voinescu

    Est: -

    Eugeniu (Eugen) Voinescu (1842 Iasi/Jassy/Rumänien - 1909 Bukarest) Anlandende Fischerboote am Strand bei Sonnenuntergang Fein gemaltes, wohl am Schwarzen Meer bzw. an der Krimküste entstandenes Marinebild mit subtil eingefangener atmosphärischer Stimmung und des Lichts. Voinescu, der auch als Diplomat wirkte, gilt als der bedeutendste rumänische Marinemaler. Während seines Studiums in Paris lernte er Gustave Courbet kennen, der ihn bestärkte, sich der Malerei zu widmen und die Landschaft unmittelbar zu beobachten. 1869 wurde Voinescu auf dem Pariser Salon mit einer Medaille ausgezeichnet. 1883-1888 war er in Odessa ansäsig, wo er Ivan Aivazovsky kennenlernte, unter dessen Einfluss er seine poetischen, fein empfundenen Marinebilder schuf. Öl/Mahagonitafel. R. u. sign.; 22 cm x 31 cm. Rahmen. Oil on mahogany panel. Signed.

    Kunstauktionshaus Schloss Ahlden
  • Eugen Voinescu, Boats at Sea
    Dec. 16, 2020

    Eugen Voinescu, Boats at Sea

    Est: €1,600 - €2,500

    Boats at Sea

    A10 by Artmark
  • Eugen Voinescu, Ship Riding the Waves
    Oct. 22, 2020

    Eugen Voinescu, Ship Riding the Waves

    Est: €16,000 - €20,000

    Ship Riding the Waves

    A10 by Artmark
  • Eugen Voinescu, Sailors at Sulina
    Oct. 22, 2020

    Eugen Voinescu, Sailors at Sulina

    Est: €3,000 - €4,500

    Sailors at Sulina

    A10 by Artmark
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