Artwork
Studiu de boi (Schiță)
Studiu de boi (Schiță) is an unspecified painting by Carol Szathmari. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Bucharest Municipality Museum.
About this work
Overview
Studiu de boi (Schiță) is a sketch by Carol Szathmari, created around 1850. It is a simple yet robust depiction of two oxen, held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Technique & Style
The work features loose, expressive strokes and uneven lines, with thin paint allowing the underlying surface to show through in places. The artist's use of rough texture and varying paint thickness adds to the sketchy feel.
Subject & Meaning
The sketch depicts two oxen with large horns and simplified body forms, set against a plain, worn background with minimal detail. The focus is on the animals themselves, conveyed through bold, simple shapes.
Artist & collection
Artist
Carol Szathmari made paintings and one sculpture in the mid-1800s, mostly portraits and scenes from everyday life.
