Background
George Demetrescu Mirea was born in 1852 in Campulung, Romania. He was one of twelve children born to an Archpriest.
George Demetrescu Mirea was born in 1852 in Campulung, Romania. He was one of twelve children born to an Archpriest.
His first art lessons were at the Școala Națională de Arte Frumoase, now the Bucharest National University of Arts, in Bucharest under Theodor Aman. George also studied basic medicine with Dr.Carol Davila.
With the patronage of Ion Ghica, and a recommendation from Nicolae Grigorescu, he was awarded a scholarship to study at the École des Beaux Arts in Paris. His primary instructor was Carolus-Duran, and Demetrescu Mirea remained there until 1884.
George Demetrescu Mirea participated in the Russo-Turkish War, known as the War of Independence in Romania, and was attached to army headquarters where he was commissioned to paint military campaign scenes and related subjects.
In 1884 he was commissioned to provide murals for the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in Constanța, which he executed in conjunction with the architect Ion Mincu. They were, however, destroyed during World War II. From 1887 to 1888 he decorated the Casa Vernescu, again working with Mincu.
The following year Demetrescu Mirea became a teacher at the Normal School in Câmpulung. In 1891 he was appointed a Professor at his old alma mater, the Școala Națională de Arte Frumoase, now the Bucharest National University of Arts. Eight years later he became Director, a position he held until 1927.
George Demetrescu Mirea died on December 12, 1934 in Bucharest, Romania.
Bacantă
Floral Panel
Portrait of Mrs. Sihleanu
Micul Gavroche
Boy from Ardeal
Little Japanese Girl
Portrait of Alexandru Odobescu
Fundița roz
Portrait of a Girl
Self-Portrait
Sitting Child
Woman Potrait
Nicolae Petraşcu in 'Hidalgo'
Lady with Pink Dress
Girl with Cats
Wife of the Artist
Princess Aristizza Ghyka
Portrait of a Young Woman
Woman Profile
Portrait of a Man
Princess Aristizza Ghyka
Portrait of a Lady
Portrait of Luchian
George Demetrescu Mirea was born to an Archpriest.
