Artwork

Căruțe la Dunăre

Căruțe la Dunăre, by Eugenia Iftodi
Căruțe la Dunăre, by Eugenia Iftodi

Căruțe la Dunăre is a print by Eugenia Iftodi. It is held in the collection of the Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea.

About this work

Overview

Căruțe la Dunăre is a sketch depicting two horse-drawn farm wagons on a dirt path, set against a misty landscape. The work is characterized by soft, watery colors and a loose, rough execution.

Subject & Meaning

The scene shows two wagons, one with a red cover and the other open, pulled by tired horses. The simple, unadorned wagons and weary animals convey a sense of rustic, everyday life.

Technique & Style

The painting's loose, rough quality and soft colors suggest a quick, observational study. The artist's signature is visible in the corner, but the overall effect is informal and spontaneous.

Artist & collection

Artist

Eugenia Iftodi

Eugenia Iftodi made prints and drawings of everyday life in mid-20th-century Romania.