Artwork
Dintre sute de catarge
Dintre sute de catarge is a drawing by Ligia Macovei. It dates from 1950 and is held in the collection of the Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea.
About this work
Overview
“Dintre sute de catarge” is a modestly sized sheet of paper created around 1950 by Romanian artist Ligia Macovei. The work is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography, where it is displayed as an example of mid‑twentieth‑century handwritten art.
Subject & Meaning
The piece consists of a brief, cursive text in Romanian that reads like a short poem or personal note. Its lyrical content, suggested by the title—translated as “Among Hundreds of Masts”—evokes maritime imagery or metaphorical journeys, though the exact interpretation remains open to the viewer.
Technique & Style
Macovei employed ordinary stationery: a yellowed sheet of paper, light‑brown ink, and loose line spacing. The handwriting is fluid and informal, with a small circled numeral in the upper left corner and several strips of tape securing the top edge, indicating a utilitarian, perhaps archival, approach rather than a formal artistic medium.
History & Provenance
The work dates to the early post‑war period in Romania, a time when personal expression often took the form of private writings. It entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings through acquisition or donation, though specific details of its transfer are not recorded in the available sources.
Context
During the 1950s, Romanian cultural life was marked by a tension between official socialist realism and private, often clandestine, creative practices. Handwritten verses such as this one illustrate how individuals preserved personal voice amid broader political constraints.
Artist & collection
Artist
This Romanian artist painted lively scenes and quiet moods between 1940 and the early 1970s.
Museum
Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea
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