Artwork
Dintre sute de catarge II
Dintre sute de catarge II 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
The notes seem to be in Romanian and include a mix of phrases and what looks like a poem or a list.
This is an empty page with faded handwritten notes in cursive. The ink is light brown, almost faded, and the words are cramped in the top left corner. There’s a small circled number "880" and a date "34/10/2610" that looks like a mistake. The page has yellow tape strips across the top and a few smudges.
The notes seem to be in Romanian and include a mix of phrases and what looks like a poem or a list. The handwriting is neat but small, and the page feels old or used.
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Overview
“Dintre sute de catarge II” is an image attributed to Romanian artist Ligia Macovei, dated approximately 1950. The work forms part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography, where it is catalogued among the institution’s visual documentation.
Subject & Meaning
The image presents a solitary sheet of paper, its surface marked by faint, light‑brown cursive handwriting. The text, rendered in Romanian, appears to be a mixture of phrases, possibly poetic fragments or a brief list, suggesting an intimate, personal record rather than a formal narrative.
Technique & Style
Macovei’s approach is minimalist: the composition relies on the aged paper, the delicate ink, and incidental marks such as yellow tape strips and smudges. The cramped placement of the script in the upper left corner and the subtle fading of the ink emphasize the passage of time and the materiality of the document.
History & Provenance
Created around the mid‑20th century, the piece entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings at an unspecified date. Its provenance is tied to the museum’s broader effort to preserve visual and textual artifacts that reflect Romanian cultural practices.
Context
The work aligns with a period in Romanian art when artists explored everyday objects and archival materials as carriers of memory. By foregrounding a handwritten note, Macovei engages with themes of documentation, language, and the fleeting nature of personal expression.
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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