Who painted Înmormântarea unui prizonier în Bulgaria?

Înmormântarea unui prizonier în Bulgaria was painted by Nicolae Tonitza in 1918.

Where can I see Înmormântarea unui prizonier în Bulgaria?

Înmormântarea unui prizonier în Bulgaria is held by National Museum of Art of Romania.

Artwork

Înmormântarea unui prizonier în Bulgaria

Nicolae Tonitza , 1918

Înmormântarea unui prizonier în Bulgaria is a print by Nicolae Tonitza. It dates from 1918 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Art of Romania.

About this work

Overview

Nicolae Tonitza's Înmormântarea unui prizonier în Bulgaria is a drawing created around 1918.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts the burial of a prisoner, showing four men carrying a stretcher with a lifeless figure, escorted by armed guards. The simple, expressive lines convey a sense of tension and haste.

Technique & Style

Tonitza's use of bold lines and simple forms emphasizes the emotional intensity of the scene. The background's wavy lines suggest uneven terrain or cracks, adding to the overall feeling of unease.

Context

The work's themes and composition recall traditional representations of Christ carrying the Cross, drawing a parallel between the suffering of Christ and that of the prisoner.

Artist & collection

Artist

Nicolae Tonitza

Nicolae Tonitza was a Romanian painter, engraver, lithographer, journalist and art critic. Drawing inspiration from Post-Impressionism and Expressionism, he had a major role in introducing modernist guidelines to local art.