Artwork

Odihna

Odihna, by Richard Mantu, 1950
Odihna, by Richard Mantu, 1950

Odihna is a drawing by Richard Mantu. It dates from 1950 and is held in the collection of the Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea.

About this work

Overview

Odihna is a work attributed to Richard Mantu, dated to around 1950. It is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.

Technique & Style

The piece appears to be a sketch or study on faded brown paper, featuring handwritten notes in ink and faint pencil or charcoal marks. The presence of these elements suggests an unfinished or preparatory work.

History & Provenance

The handwriting and stamps on the paper indicate that it has been part of an older collection, possibly an art or museum archive. The Museum of Ethnography holds the work as part of its collection.

Artist & collection

Artist

Richard Mantu

Richard Mantu left behind a single known drawing titled Odihna. The work shows a small town scene, likely sketched from life, with careful attention to everyday buildings and quiet streets. Little else is known about…