Artwork
Compoziție cu 3 personaje și căluț
Compoziție cu 3 personaje și căluț is a drawing by Teodor Hrib. It dates from 1950 and is held in the collection of the Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea.
About this work
Overview
‘Compoziție cu 3 personaje și căluț’ is a modest drawing executed around 1950 by Romanian artist Teodor Hrib. The work is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography, where it is displayed as an example of mid‑century folk‑inspired graphic art.
Subject & Meaning
The composition presents three figures arranged in a linear sequence, each dressed in unadorned, traditional attire. A diminutive horse stands beside them, its scale deliberately reduced, suggesting a symbolic or narrative role rather than a realistic portrayal.
Technique & Style
Rendered with a sparse line economy, the drawing relies on a handful of strokes to delineate form. The minimal detailing and swift execution give the image a spontaneous quality, emphasizing outline over shading and reflecting a folk‑art aesthetic.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1950, the piece entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings sometime after its completion, joining a broader assemblage of works that document Romanian visual culture of the period. Its accession underscores the institution’s interest in preserving graphic representations of everyday life.
Artist & collection
Artist
Teodor Hrib shaped small plaster figures and ink drawings in the 1800s academic tradition.
Museum
Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea
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