Who painted S1 - Peisaj la Sulina (Casă și pomi)?

S1 - Peisaj la Sulina (Casă și pomi) was painted by Medi Wechsler Dinu in 1958.

Where can I see S1 - Peisaj la Sulina (Casă și pomi)?

S1 - Peisaj la Sulina (Casă și pomi) is held by Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea.

Artwork

S1 - Peisaj la Sulina (Casă și pomi)

Medi Wechsler Dinu , 1958

S1 - Peisaj la Sulina (Casă și pomi) is a print by Medi Wechsler Dinu. It dates from 1958 and is held in the collection of the Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea.

About this work

Overview

Created circa 1958 by Romanian painter Medi Wechsler Dinu, this modest work records a view of the Danube Delta town of Sulina. Executed as a faint pencil sketch on off‑white, textured paper, the composition centers on a modest house framed by a few trees. The drawing is part of the Museum of Ethnography’s collection, catalogued under the reference S1.

Subject & Meaning

The image presents a quiet, rural scene: a solitary dwelling set against the flat horizon of Sulina, with sparse vegetation suggesting the region’s marshy landscape. By focusing on everyday architecture and natural elements, Dinu captures a moment of stillness that reflects the everyday life of a small port community in mid‑twentieth‑century Romania.

Technique & Style

Rendered in delicate pencil, the drawing relies on subtle line work and the natural grain of the paper to convey form and atmosphere. The off‑white sheet, with visible fibers and a slight sheen, adds a tactile quality, while the irregular hand‑drawn circles bearing the label "S1" and marginal notes underscore its preparatory, documentary character.

History & Provenance

Medi Wechsler Dinu, a classical painter of Jewish descent, produced the piece during a period when he was documenting Romanian locales. After its creation, the sketch entered the holdings of the Museum of Ethnography, where it remains accessible for study, illustrating both the artist’s interest in regional scenery and the museum’s broader collection of visual ethnography.