Artwork
De ziua lui moș Dumitru
De ziua lui moș Dumitru is a print by Știrbu Ștefan. It is held in the collection of the Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea. A small, worn wooden frame contains a hand-painted label with a title and name.
About this work
Overview
A small, worn wooden frame contains a hand-painted label with a title and name. The frame's faded red background and chipped paint suggest age and use.
Subject & Meaning
The label's title, 'De ziua lui moș Dumitru,' is accompanied by a French translation, 'L’anniversaire d’oncle Dimitri,' indicating the artwork's subject is likely a celebration or commemoration of someone named Dumitru or Dimitri.
Technique & Style
The label's hand-painted text has uneven edges and a messy border, suggesting a folk or naive art style. The paint is chipped in spots, revealing the underlying surface.
Artist & collection
Artist
A Romanian printmaker, Ștefan Știrbu made linocuts and paintings that blend folklore scenes with everyday life.
Museum
Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea
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