Art: Mihai Eminescu in Paintings

INTRODUCTION

On 15 January 2013, the Post Office of Moldova (Poșta Moldovei) issued a series of postage stamps with the title Art: Mihai Eminescu in Paintings. The issue comprises two stamps, with associated cancellation (postmark) and first day cover (FDC). The designer was Simion Zamşa. The printing was performed by Nova Imprim, Chişinău.

ABOUT THE THEME

Mihai Eminescu (Romanian pronunciation: [miˈhaj emiˈnesku]; born Mihail Eminovici; 15 January 1850 – 15 June 1889) was a Romantic poet, novelist and journalist, often regarded as the most famous and influential Romanian poet. Eminescu was an active member of the Junimea literary society and he worked as an editor for the newspaper Timpul ('The Time'), the official newspaper of the Conservative Party (1880–1918). His poetry was first published when he was 16 and he went to Vienna to study when he was 19. The poet's Manuscripts, containing 46 volumes and approximately 14,000 pages, were offered by Titu Maiorescu as a gift to the Romanian Academy during the meeting that was held on 25 January 1902. Notable works include Luceafărul (The Vesper/The Evening Star/The Lucifer/The Daystar), Odă în metru antic (Ode in Ancient Meter), and the five Letters (Epistles/Satires). In his poems he frequently used metaphysical, mythological and historical subjects. In general his work was influenced by the German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer. Read more..

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ISSUE DETAILS

Original Date of Issue: January 15, 2013 Michel Catalogue Numbers: 820-821 Artist/Designer: Simion Zamşa Printer: Nova Imprim, Chişinău You can see the full details of this series here.

POSTAGE STAMPS
№ 820 | «Mihai Eminescu» (1982) by Emil Childescu. National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova	«Mihai Eminescu» (1982) by Emil Childescu. National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova Michel Catalogue No: 820 Perforation Type/Size: Comb Syncopated 13 Size: 34.00 x 34.00 mm Face Value: 1.75 Lei Quantity Printed: 100,000
№ 821 | «Dedicaţie» (1989) by Vasile Naşcu. National Museum of Art of Moldova	«Dedicaţie» (1989) by Vasile Naşcu. National Museum of Art of Moldova Michel Catalogue No: 821 Perforation Type/Size: Comb Syncopated 13 Size: 34.00 x 34.00 mm Face Value: 5.75 Lei Quantity Printed: 100,000

FIRST DAY COVERS (FDC) AND CANCELLATIONS (POSTMARKS)

№ 820 FDC | Painting from the National Museum of Art of Moldova

№ 821 FDC | Painting from the National Museum of Art of Moldova

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