Artwork

Icoaă di

Icoaă di, by Unknown, 1850
Icoaă di, by Unknown, 1850

Icoaă di is a drawing by Unknown. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the "Dimitrie Gusti" National Village Museum. The work consists of the reverse side of a wooden panel bearing faint, dark brown linear markings.

About this work

Overview

The work consists of the reverse side of a wooden panel bearing faint, dark brown linear markings. The surface shows signs of age, including cracks and areas where the underlying wood is visible, suggesting considerable wear over time.

Technique & Style

The panel’s dimensions are not recorded, but the material is wood, and the drawing is executed with a brown pigment applied in loose, sketchy strokes. The lines are barely discernible, forming vague shapes that hint at a figure or object without providing a clear image.

History & Provenance

Two handwritten annotations appear on the panel: “MSAP 89.040” and “MS 36 621.” These likely serve as inventory or catalog numbers, possibly linking the piece to a specific collection or archival system.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known