Who painted Jocul degetelor (față)/ Portrete (verso)?

Jocul degetelor (față)/ Portrete (verso) was painted by Tiberiu Nicorescu.

Where can I see Jocul degetelor (față)/ Portrete (verso)?

Jocul degetelor (față)/ Portrete (verso) is held by Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea.

Artwork

Jocul degetelor (față)/ Portrete (verso)

Jocul degetelor (față)/ Portrete (verso) is a print by Tiberiu Nicorescu. It is held in the collection of the Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea. Jocul degetelor (față) / Portrete (verso) is a sketch‑like image executed in a rapid, gestural manner.

About this work

Overview

Jocul degetelor (față) / Portrete (verso) is a sketch‑like image executed in a rapid, gestural manner. The composition features two quadrupeds, likely a goat and a sheep, positioned closely together. The drawing employs dark brown and gray tones for the animals' fur, contrasted with lighter beige areas for their bodies, set against an almost empty background that emphasizes the figures.

Subject & Meaning

The work presents a simple, intimate encounter between the two animals, suggesting a moment of quiet interaction. The title, referencing “the game of fingers,” may allude to the playful or tactile quality of the sketch, though the image itself remains a straightforward study of animal form without overt narrative.

Technique & Style

Rendered with quick, loose lines, the drawing displays a sketchy, unfinished quality. Smudged tonal washes in brown, gray, and beige create a sense of texture for the fur, while the minimal background underscores the immediacy of the artist’s hand. The approach resembles a preparatory study rather than a finished illustration.

Context

A small inscription in the lower corner reads “T. Nicorescu,” identifying the creator as Tiberiu Nicorescu. The signature aligns with the known practice of the artist, confirming authorship of the piece.

Artist & collection

Artist

Tiberiu Nicorescu

Tiberiu Nicorescu made prints and paintings in mid-20th-century Romania. You’ll find his print *Îmbrățișare*—a tender embrace captured in black lines—and the delicate waiting scene in *În așteptare*. His painting…

Museum

Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea

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