Artwork
Copii
Copii is a drawing by Ion Bărbulescu. It dates from 1957 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Art of Romania.
About this work
Overview
Copii is a drawing by Ion Bărbulescu, dating to circa 1957, depicting a casual gathering of children in a yard.
Subject & Meaning
The scene shows children, informally dressed, some with everyday objects (buckets), arranged in a loose circle, suggesting communal activity or conversation against a domestic backdrop (fence, distant building).
Technique & Style
The work features soft pastel colors, creating a warm and inviting ambiance, characteristic of the artist's approach.
History & Provenance
Created c. 1957; specific provenance details not provided.
Context
Associable with Ion Bărbulescu's broader oeuvre, encouraging further exploration of the artist's style for deeper understanding.
Artist & collection
Artist
Ion Bărbulescu left behind a handful of ink-on-paper drawings. Five survive in this set, from the mid-20th-century daily life sketches to a sheet called “La Geneva.” His lines trace wages, kids, fruit bowls, and small…
