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Crochiu 1, by Teodor Hrib, 1950

Crochiu 1

Teodor Hrib

1950

From the collection of Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea

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Overview

Crochiu 1 is a 1950 by Teodor Hrib, depicting Charcoal, held at Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea.

Who painted this?
Teodor Hrib
When & what style?
1950
Where can I see it?
Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea

About this work

This is a simple drawing of a standing figure. The lines are faint and sketchy, mostly in light gray or blue-gray marks. The body looks like a nude person, but the details are barely there—just a few strokes to show shape. The whole thing feels like it was made with a soft pencil or charcoal, barely pressing down. The marks are uneven, almost like the artist was testing how the lines would look. Next, check out stippling to see how artists build images with tiny dots.

About the artist

Artist

Teodor Hrib

Teodor Hrib shaped small plaster figures and ink drawings in the 1800s academic tradition.

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