Who painted Desen după C. Baba - Șahistul?

Desen după C. Baba - Șahistul was painted by Teodor Hrib in 1950.

Where can I see Desen după C. Baba - Șahistul?

Desen după C. Baba - Șahistul is held by Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea.

Artwork

Desen după C. Baba - Șahistul

Teodor Hrib , 1950

Desen după C. Baba - Șahistul 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. Created around 1950, the drawing titled “Desen după C.

About this work

Overview

Created around 1950, the drawing titled “Desen după C. Baba – Șahistul” is attributed to Romanian artist Teodor Hrib. Executed in a monochrome medium, the work is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography, where it is displayed as an example of mid‑century figurative drawing.

Subject & Meaning

The composition depicts a seated man in a traditional robe and headscarf, his legs crossed and his gaze directed downward, suggesting concentration on a chessboard placed before him. The solemn expression and inward focus convey a moment of quiet contemplation, inviting viewers to consider the intellectual engagement of the game.

Technique & Style

Hrib employs bold, confident lines to outline the figure’s form, while subtle gradations of shading give volume to the clothing and facial features. The drawing’s restrained palette and simplified rendering emphasize gesture over detail, creating a sense of depth through line work rather than elaborate modeling.

History & Provenance

The piece is documented as a copy after an original by C. Baba, indicating Hrib’s role in reproducing or interpreting an earlier composition. Since its acquisition, the drawing has remained in the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings, where it contributes to the institution’s representation of Romanian visual culture from the post‑war period.