Who painted Față: Copii odihnindu-se?

Față: Copii odihnindu-se was painted by Rodica Maniu in 1950.

Where can I see Față: Copii odihnindu-se?

Față: Copii odihnindu-se is held by Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea.

Artwork

Față: Copii odihnindu-se

Rodica Maniu , 1950

Față: Copii odihnindu-se is a print by Rodica Maniu. It dates from 1950 and is held in the collection of the Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea.

About this work

Overview

Rodica Maniu’s painting Față: Copii odihnindu-se, executed around 1950, is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. The work depicts a quiet outdoor moment with three children—a girl and two younger boys—arranged in a modest park setting. The composition is rendered in a restrained palette, emphasizing a calm atmosphere.

Subject & Meaning

The scene presents the eldest child, a girl, standing on the left, while the two boys sit on the ground to her right. Their simple, light‑colored garments and the girl’s dark hat suggest everyday attire rather than formal dress, underscoring a theme of ordinary leisure and the gentle ease of childhood play.

Technique & Style

Maniu employs soft, muted tones and delicate brushwork to convey a sense of tranquility. The background is rendered with faint, impressionistic outlines of trees and shrubs, allowing the figures to remain the focal point. The subtle handling of light and color creates a soothing visual rhythm throughout the canvas.

History & Provenance

Created in the early post‑war period, the painting entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings at an unspecified date, where it remains on display. Its inclusion reflects the institution’s interest in works that document everyday Romanian life and cultural practices of the mid‑20th century.