Artwork
Ofițer călare din timpul primului război mondial
Ofițer călare din timpul primului război mondial is a print by Arthur Verona (Garguromin). It dates from 1918 and is held in the collection of the King Ferdinand I National Military Museum.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1918 by Romanian artist Arthur Verona, the work titled *Ofițer călare din timpul primului război mondial* is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. It depicts a cavalry officer on horseback during the First World War, rendered as a monochrome image that emphasizes form over detail.
Subject & Meaning
The scene presents a lone rider on a brown horse traversing an expansive, empty plain under a pale sky. A dark coat and cap identify the figure as a military officer, while three distant riders recede into the horizon, suggesting movement away from the viewer and hinting at the broader scope of wartime mobilization.
Technique & Style
Verona employs loose, sketch‑like brushwork that softens edges and creates a sense of immediacy. Muted earth tones blend the figures into the surrounding landscape, and the overall composition favors a quick, almost impressionistic execution rather than meticulous detailing.
History & Provenance
The image was produced in the final year of the Great War and subsequently entered the holdings of the Museum of Ethnography, where it remains on display as part of the institution’s World War I collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Arthur Verona (Garguromin) painted the Romanian countryside in the early 20th century—rivers, riders, forests, and quiet rooms.
Museum
King Ferdinand I National Military Museum
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