Artwork
Peisaj din Delta Dunării
Peisaj din Delta Dunării is a print by Știrbu Ștefan. It dates from 1987 and is held in the collection of the Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea.
About this work
Taped to the center of the frame is a small paper label with hand-drawn text and a sketch of a jug.
This is a plain wooden frame holding a dark red, almost brownish canvas. The paint looks thick and textured, with visible brushstrokes running in soft waves. Taped to the center of the frame is a small paper label with hand-drawn text and a sketch of a jug.
The label names the artist as Știrbu Ștefan and gives the year 1987. The title, written in both Romanian and French, refers to a landscape of the Danube Delta.
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Overview
Peisaj din Delta Dunării, created by Știrbu Ștefan in 1987, is a canvas artwork housed at the Museum of Ethnography. Presented in a plain wooden frame, the piece features a dark red to brownish hue with prominent, textured brushstrokes arranged in soft, wave-like patterns.
Subject & Meaning
The artwork depicts a landscape inspired by the Danube Delta, as indicated by its bilingual title in Romanian and French. The inclusion of a hand-drawn label with a jug sketch alongside the title and artist details adds a layer of personal or thematic touch, though its specific significance is not immediately clear from the artwork itself.
Technique & Style
Știrbu Ștefan employed a textured painting technique, evident in the thick, visibly brushed layers of dark red to brownish paint. The soft, wave-like brushstroke patterns suggest an interpretation of the delta's natural, possibly serene, environment.
History & Provenance
Created in 1987, the artwork is attributed to Știrbu Ștefan and is currently part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection. A handmade label attached to the frame verifies the artist and date, though it also introduces a secondary, illustrative element (a jug sketch) without clear contextualization.
Context
The Museum of Ethnography, housing this piece, typically focuses on cultural and ethnographic artifacts. The inclusion of 'Peisaj din Delta Dunării' may reflect the institution's broader interpretation of ethnography, encompassing artistic representations of significant geographical and cultural locations like the Danube Delta.
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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