Artwork
Fata cu ulciorul lângă fântână; Schiță peisaj cu casă (verso)
Fata cu ulciorul lângă fântână; Schiță peisaj cu casă (verso) is a print by Theodor Aman. It dates from 1871 and is held in the collection of the Bucharest Municipality Museum.
About this work
Overview
Created circa 1871 by Romanian artist Theodor Aman, this work combines a figure study with a landscape sketch on its reverse side. It is held in the Museum of Ethnography’s collection and exemplifies Aman’s interest in everyday rural scenes.
Subject & Meaning
The foreground presents a woman carrying a sizable clay jug, dressed in a loose white blouse and a dark skirt. She stands before an indistinct house and trees, her calm expression suggesting a moment of ordinary labor within a domestic setting.
Technique & Style
Aman employs a vigorous impasto application, with thick, rapid brushstrokes that give the surface a tactile quality. The palette is limited to earthy whites, browns and greens, reinforcing the natural atmosphere and emphasizing form over detail.
History & Provenance
The painting was produced during Aman’s mature period, when he was active as a professor at the Bucharest School of Fine Arts. It entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings in the early 20th century, reflecting the institution’s focus on Romanian folk and rural imagery.
Context
Aman’s oeuvre frequently juxtaposes genre scenes with historical narratives. This piece aligns with his broader effort to document Romanian peasant life, offering a visual record of traditional attire and domestic tasks in the post‑unification era.
Artist & collection
Artist
Theodor Aman (20 March 1831 – 19 August 1891) was a Romanian painter, engraver and art professor. He mostly produced genre and history scenes.
