Who painted verso: Portret?

verso: Portret was painted by Teodor Hrib in 1950.

Where can I see verso: Portret?

verso: Portret is held by Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea.

Artwork

verso: Portret

Teodor Hrib , 1950

verso: Portret 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, the drawing known as "verso: Portret" is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. Rendered in monochrome on paper, the work presents a solitary figure seated on a simple stool, rendered with swift, gestural lines that emphasize the sitter’s posture and clothing.

Subject & Meaning

The composition captures an individual dressed in a coat and cap, seated in a relaxed pose. The lack of surrounding detail directs attention to the figure’s form and the subtle suggestion of fabric, inviting viewers to consider the everyday presence of the sitter rather than a narrative scene.

Technique & Style

Hrib employs loose, rapid strokes that convey both volume and movement, using varying gray tones to model the clothing and body. The drawing’s surface bears faint marks and a corner signature, indicating a direct, perhaps spontaneous approach typical of mid‑twentieth‑century sketching practices.

History & Provenance

The piece dates to the early post‑war period, a time when Hrib was active in regional artistic circles. It entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings at an unspecified date, where it remains catalogued as part of the institution’s representation of mid‑century visual documentation.