Who painted Desen copie?

Desen copie was painted by Teodor Hrib in 1950.

Where can I see Desen copie?

Desen copie is held by Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea.

Artwork

Desen copie

Teodor Hrib , 1950

Desen copie 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

Desen copie is a modest drawing executed around 1950 by Romanian artist Teodor Hrib. The work consists of a single‑sheet sketch that is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. Its modest dimensions and informal presentation suggest it was not intended as a finished artwork but rather as a study or preparatory exercise.

Subject & Meaning

The image captures a profile view of a human head and shoulders. The figure is rendered in silhouette, with only the most elementary indications of eyes, mouth and a hand poised near the chin. The lack of facial detail points to an emphasis on gesture and overall form rather than a specific individual identity.

Technique & Style

Hrib employed loose, rapid lines that convey a sense of immediacy, as if the drawing were a first attempt at recording the pose. The hand is suggested by a few curved strokes, while the facial features are reduced to simple geometric shapes. This economy of line reflects a practice-oriented approach, focusing on the capture of basic anatomy and posture.

History & Provenance

Created circa 1950, the piece entered the holdings of the Museum of Ethnography, where it remains on display. The work bears a marginal inscription reading “Desen copie,” Romanian for “copy drawing,” indicating the artist’s own classification of the sheet as a study or replication exercise.

Context

During the mid‑twentieth century, Romanian artists often produced quick sketches as part of academic training or preparatory work for larger compositions. Hrib’s drawing fits within this tradition, serving both as a technical exercise and as a record of observational practice, typical of the pedagogical methods employed in art schools of the period.