Who painted Desen după C. Baba – T. Arghezi?

Desen după C. Baba – T. Arghezi was painted by Teodor Hrib in 1950.

Where can I see Desen după C. Baba – T. Arghezi?

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

Artwork

Desen după C. Baba – T. Arghezi

Teodor Hrib , 1950

Desen după C. Baba – T. Arghezi 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

Created around 1950 by Teodor Hrib, this graphite drawing is part of the Museum of Ethnography’s collection. It presents a portrait of an elderly, bespectacled man with a mustache, rendered in a loose, rapid manner that suggests a fleeting observation rather than a formal study.

Subject & Meaning

The sitter appears to be a mature figure, his disheveled gray hair and high‑collared shirt conveying a sense of modest, perhaps scholarly, demeanor. While no explicit narrative accompanies the image, the informal execution hints at a personal or documentary intent, capturing the individual’s character in a momentary glance.

Technique & Style

Executed with dark pencil strokes, the drawing relies on quick, gestural lines rather than refined shading. The marks are uneven and appear almost scribbled, emphasizing immediacy over polish. This approach aligns with a sketch‑like aesthetic, where cross‑hatching is minimal and the emphasis lies on contour and impression.

History & Provenance

Attributed to Teodor Hrib, the work bears the artist’s signature in the lower corner, though the name is not widely recognized in mainstream art histories. It entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings sometime after its creation, where it remains catalogued as a representation of mid‑20th‑century portraiture practice.