Who painted Desene copii?

Desene copii was painted by Teodor Hrib in 1950.

Where can I see Desene copii?

Desene copii is held by Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea.

Artwork

Desene copii

Teodor Hrib , 1950

Desene copii 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

Desenă copii, attributed to Teodor Hrib and dated to around 1950, is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. The work consists of two small charcoal sketches that present nude figures rendered in a rapid, gestural manner. Both images are executed on paper and remain unsigned, offering a glimpse into the artist’s informal studies of the human form.

Subject & Meaning

The pair of drawings depict the human body in a stripped-down, almost schematic fashion. One image shows a solitary figure reclined in a loose outline, while the second presents two intertwined bodies—a seated figure and a leaning counterpart—suggesting a study of posture and relational space rather than narrative content. The emphasis lies on form and movement rather than explicit storytelling.

Technique & Style

Hrib employs charcoal with swift, uneven strokes that give the sketches a spontaneous, almost scribbled quality. The lines vary in pressure, creating smudged areas that soften edges and convey volume. The larger drawing, in particular, displays a sense of immediacy, as if the artist was capturing the gesture in a single, unmediated session, reminiscent of preparatory figure studies.

History & Provenance

Created in the early post‑war period, the drawings entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings through a donation of private papers in the late 20th century. Their provenance is documented by museum acquisition records, which note the approximate date and attribute the works to Teodor Hrib, a lesser‑known Romanian artist active in the mid‑1900s.