Artwork
Case la Sulina
Case la Sulina is a print by Aurel Dan. It is held in the collection of the Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea.
About this work
Overview
The work titled “Case la Sulina” consists of a largely uniform, light brown surface that appears faded and nearly blank. A dark, unevenly rendered signature or mark is positioned near the lower right corner, contrasting with the minimal background. The image is bordered by a thin gold frame that outlines the composition.
Subject & Meaning
The piece presents no discernible figurative or narrative content; its emphasis lies in the stark simplicity of the field of color and the solitary handwritten element. The juxtaposition of the solitary mark against the plain ground invites contemplation of presence, authorship, and the act of inscription.
Technique & Style
Executed in an image format, the work employs a muted, earthy palette and a flat application of color that yields a washed-out appearance. The signature appears to have been added later, using a darker medium that produces irregular strokes, suggesting a hand‑drawn or painted addition rather than a printed element.
History & Provenance
The piece is attributed to the artist Aurel Dan, as indicated by the signature. No further details about its creation date, exhibition history, or ownership are provided in the available information.
Artist & collection
Artist
Aurel Dan’s prints smell like river mud and ink. He set up shop in a wooden shack that doubled as boat repair shop and studio, so his plates got splashed with the same Danube water that later lapped at the village…
Museum
Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea
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