Artwork
Răstarul
Răstarul is a drawing by Hugo Kołłątaj. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the "Dimitrie Gusti" National Village Museum.
About this work
Overview
Răstarul, created circa 1850 by Hugo Kołłątaj, is a multi-scene drawing housed at the Museum of Ethnography. The work's condition is characterized by faded, dark tones and visible wear, with parts of the composition missing or smudged.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing comprises three distinct scenes: a winged figure on horseback wielding a spear (left), a central crucifix with an indistinct figure beneath it, and two kneeling individuals near a table with one holding a round object (right). The specific narrative or thematic links between these scenes are not immediately clear from the visual elements alone.
Technique & Style
Executed in a style marked by stiffness and flatness of figures, with limited detail, Răstarul's visual characteristics suggest a possible use of cross-hatching techniques, contributing to its dark, textured appearance.
History & Provenance
Created in the mid-19th century by Hugo Kołłątaj, the work's history prior to its current location is not detailed here. It is now part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.
Artist & collection
Artist
This Polish folk painter worked in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, creating religious scenes with bold colors and simple shapes.
Museum
"Dimitrie Gusti" National Village Museum
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