Artwork
Legile echilibrului IX
Legile echilibrului IX is an unspecified painting by Simona Runcan. It dates from 1950 and is held in the collection of the Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea.
About this work
Overview
Legile echilibrului IX is a drawing by Simona Runcan, dating to circa 1950, currently part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a precarious, pyramid-like structure composed of stacked wooden planks, evoking a sense of instability as if on the verge of toppling over. Set against a muted, light background with a subtle base line, the subject's fragility is emphasized.
Technique & Style
Runcan employed simple, expressive lines and nuanced shading techniques to achieve a realistic representation of the wooden planks, capturing the play of light through variations in brown, gray, and lighter tones.
History & Provenance
Created around 1950 by Simona Runcan, the work is now housed at the Museum of Ethnography, with no detailed exhibition history or ownership changes highlighted in available records.
Context
While specific contextual influences are not detailed, the piece's use of chiaroscuro (strong contrasts between light and dark) suggests alignment with artistic traditions emphasizing volume and depth through shading.
Legacy
The legacy of Legile echilibrului IX is not extensively documented, though its presence in a museum collection indicates recognition of its value within Simona Runcan's oeuvre or early 20th-century drawing practices.
Artist & collection
Artist
Simona Runcan made abstract paintings in the 1970s that probed balance and structure.
Museum
Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea
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