Who painted Caricatură?

Caricatură was painted by Alexandru Moscu in 1950.

Where can I see Caricatură?

Caricatură is held by Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea.

Artwork

Caricatură

Alexandru Moscu , 1950

Caricatură is a print by Alexandru Moscu. It dates from 1950 and is held in the collection of the Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea.

About this work

Overview

Caricatură is a mid-20th-century artwork by Alexandru Moscu, dated circa 1950, currently part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The piece depicts a man in a distinctive green uniform with a red stripe and black belt, overcome with nausea in front of a toilet. His posture conveys intense discomfort, set against a backdrop with personal belongings, suggesting a private moment of distress.

Technique & Style

Moscu employs bold lines and vibrant, contrasting colors to create a dynamic, tense atmosphere, accentuating the subject's anguish.

History & Provenance

Created around 1950, the work is now housed at the Museum of Ethnography, with its acquisition history and earlier ownership not detailed here.

Artist & collection

Artist

Alexandru Moscu

Alexandru Moscu’s paintings and prints capture everyday Bucharest scenes like the courtyard view from the Theodor Aman Museum in *Primăvara între blocuri* and the quiet lane in *Ulița*.

Museum

Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea

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