Artwork
Bărci la mal
Bărci la mal is a drawing by Iosif Iser. It dates from 1950 and is held in the collection of the Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea.
About this work
If you're interested in learning more about this style of drawing, you might want to look up the artist Iser, Iosif.
This image shows the back of a drawing, with handwritten notes in a foreign language. The paper is brown and has tape marks on the edges, suggesting it was once framed or mounted. There are also some scribbled numbers and letters, possibly from the artist or a previous owner.
The handwriting is hard to read, but it looks like a title or signature. The paper itself is rough and textured, with visible fibers and creases. It's clear that this is an old piece of art, possibly from the early 20th century.
If you're interested in learning more about this style of drawing, you might want to look up the artist Iser, Iosif.
Overview
Bărci la mal is a drawing attributed to Romanian artist Iosif Iser, dated approximately 1950. The work is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography, where it is catalogued as an image rather than a painted canvas. Its title, rendered in Romanian, translates to “Boats on the Shore,” suggesting a maritime theme.
Technique & Style
The piece consists of a brown, textured sheet of paper bearing the reverse side of the drawing. Visible fibers, creases, and faint tape marks along the edges indicate that the sheet was once mounted or framed. Handwritten annotations in an unreadable script appear across the surface, accompanied by a series of numbers and letters that may represent cataloguing or ownership marks.
History & Provenance
The drawing entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings at an unspecified date, where it is listed under the title Bărci la mal. The marginal annotations and tape suggest prior ownership or archival treatment before its accession, though no detailed acquisition record is provided in the available documentation.
Context
Created in the post‑World War II period, the work aligns with Iser’s broader interest in Romanian folk life and landscape. While the subject of boats on a shore evokes everyday scenes, the drawing’s modest scale and utilitarian paper hint at a study or preparatory work rather than a finished exhibition piece.
Artist & collection
Museum
Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea
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