Artwork
Țăranul de la Dunăre
Țăranul de la Dunăre is a drawing by Gheorghe Tattarescu. It dates from 1873 and is held in the collection of the Bucharest Municipality Museum.
About this work
Overview
Țăranul de la Dunăre is a drawing by Gheorghe Tattarescu, a Romanian painter, created around 1873. It is currently held in the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a peasant from the Danube region, standing by the river. The subject reflects Tattarescu's interest in national themes and everyday life.
Technique & Style
Tattarescu employed fine lines to capture details such as the man's facial features and hat. The Danube River is rendered in quick, sketchy lines, giving it a sense of movement.
Context
Tattarescu's work was influenced by neoclassicism, which he helped introduce to Romanian modern art. His focus on local people and places is evident in this drawing.
Artist & collection
Artist
Gheorghe Tattarescu (Romanian pronunciation: ; October 1818 – October 24, 1894) was a Romanian painter and a pioneer of neoclassicism in his country's modern painting.
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