Prizonieri germani
1918
From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
1918
From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
Here’s a fresh take, sticking to the rules: This drawing shows two men in dark uniforms leaning against a wall. Their faces look tired and serious. The lines are sharp and angled, like prison bars. Iosif Iser often drew scenes from everyday life in Romania. This one feels heavy, like he wanted to show hard times. The cross-hatching—a bunch of fine lines layered together—makes the shadows look deep. His work reminds me of Daumier’s social satires. Try looking up Honoré Daumier next.
