Artwork
Parom lângă Tulcea
Parom lângă Tulcea is a print by Eugenia Iftodi. It is held in the collection of the Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea.
About this work
One boat has people rowing under a sunshade, another sits empty, and a third has a lone figure standing.
This sketch shows a quiet riverside scene with three boats and a farm wagon. One boat has people rowing under a sunshade, another sits empty, and a third has a lone figure standing. The wagon, pulled by a brown horse, is parked on the shore. The background is soft hills and a distant shoreline, all painted in loose, watery strokes.
The artist signed it in the corner—*"Iftodi"*—and dated it "4 aug. 1955." The sketch feels quick, like a snapshot of daily life.
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Overview
Parom lângă Tulcea is a 1955 watercolor sketch depicting a serene riverside scene near Tulcea, Romania. The composition features three boats and a horse-drawn farm wagon on the shore, set against a soft, distant landscape.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is an everyday, tranquil riverside moment, capturing various states of activity and rest. The scene conveys a sense of peaceful coexistence between human presence and natural surroundings.
Technique & Style
Executed in loose, watery strokes, the sketch has a spontaneous, observational quality, suggesting a rapid capture of the scene. The artist's signature style is evident in the expressive, unpolished brushwork.
History & Provenance
Signed 'Iftodi' and dated '4 aug. 1955', the work is attributed to Eugenia Iftodi. Provenance details are not provided, but the piece is characteristic of her documented body of work.
Context
Created in the mid-20th century, the sketch reflects a post-war emphasis on capturing everyday life in Romanian art. The location, near Tulcea, may allude to the artist's interest in rural or regional subjects.
Legacy
As part of Eugenia Iftodi's oeuvre, 'Parom lângă Tulcea' contributes to her reputation for depicting serene, observational scenes of daily life, though its individual impact on broader art historical narratives is not prominently noted.
Artist & collection
Artist
Eugenia Iftodi made prints and drawings of everyday life in mid-20th-century Romania.
Museum
Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea
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