„Vasile Alecsandri: a Friend of the Royal Family“

                  The Cotroceni National Museum, with the support of the Romanian Academy Library, the Carol I University Central Library, the National Museum Complex Moldova in Iaşi, the Union Museum, Iaşi, the Romanian Literature Museum Iaşi, the Metropolitan Library Bucharest, the National History Museum, the Romanian Literature National Museum, the National Library of Romania have organized on Tuesday, June 29th 2010, at 6 pm, the opening of the exhibition Vasile Alecsandri, a friend of the Royal House, on the 120th anniversary of the poet’s death.

            Poet, playwriter, member of the Academy, member of the government and diplomat, Vasile Alecsandri (1821-1890) has brought an outstanding contribution to the formation of modern Romania. Supporter and participant in the 1848 revolution, member of the Union commitee in 1859, Vasile Alecsandri has remarcably captured in his literature the important moments in the national history.

            A close friend of the royal family, particularly of queen Elisabeth, the Romania poet was a frequent guest in the cultural events organized by the queen, and the one who familiarized her with popular culture and encouraged her in writing.

            The exhibition presents the public with Alecsandri’s manuscripts, first editions, rare books with the author’s autograph, corespondence, papers and photograps, personal objects from Mirceşti, medals, diplomas, portraits, busts, costumes wore by important actors of the time. Part of these objects are exhibited here for the first time.

            Partner: Konica Minolta.

Romanian Star Order, received by Vasile Alecsandri, The Romanian Literature Museum, Iaşi - Mirceşti	The medal Vasile Alecsandri’s Statue, Iaşi, 1905, The Romanian Literature Museum, Iaşi - Mirceşti


Vasile Alecsandri, bust, by I. Georgescu, The National History Museum	Vasile Alecsandri, 1863, by Nestor Heck, The Romanian Academy Library


Fan, verses by the poet, The National Romanian Literature Museum, Bucharest	Vasile Alecsandri, Complete works: Poetry, vol. I, 1875, The Romanian Academy Library


Vasile Alecsandri, „Song to the Latin kinship“, manuscris, 1878, The Romanian Academy Library	Vasile Alecsandri, „Union Dance“, 1882, The Romanian Academy Library


Vasile Alecsandri, „Our Soldiers“, 1878, The Romanian Academy Library	The citation for the Romanian Star Order, received by Vasile Alecsandri (Great Cross Order), given to Vasile Alecsandri, Bucharest, June 26 th 1883, The Romanian Academy Library

„VASILE ALECSANDRI: A FRIEND OF THE ROYAL FAMILY“

	The Cotroceni National Museum, with the support of the Romanian Academy Library, the Carol I University Central Library, the National Museum Complex Moldova in Iaşi, the Union Museum, Iaşi, the Romanian Literature Museum Iaşi, the Metropolitan Library Bucharest, the National History Museum, the Romanian Literature National Museum, the National Library of Romania have organized on Tuesday, June 29th 2010, at 6 pm, the opening of the exhibition Vasile Alecsandri, a friend of the Royal House, on the 120th anniversary of the poet’s death. Poet, playwriter, member of the Academy, member of the government and diplomat, Vasile Alecsandri (1821-1890) has brought an outstanding contribution to the formation of modern Romania. Supporter and participant in the 1848 revolution, member of the Union commitee in 1859, Vasile Alecsandri has remarcably captured in his literature the important moments in the national history. A close friend of the royal family, particularly of queen Elisabeth, the Romania poet was a frequent guest in the cultural events organized by the queen, and the one who familiarized her with popular culture and encouraged her in writing. The exhibition presents the public with Alecsandri’s manuscripts, first editions, rare books with the author’s autograph, corespondence, papers and photograps, personal objects from Mirceşti, medals, diplomas, portraits, busts, costumes wore by important actors of the time. Part of these objects are exhibited here for the first time. Partner: Konica Minolta.