Who painted Caricatură?

Caricatură was painted by Alexandru Moscu in 1950.

Where can I see Caricatură?

Caricatură is held by Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea.

Artwork

Caricatură

Alexandru Moscu , 1950

Caricatură is a print by Alexandru Moscu. It dates from 1950 and is held in the collection of the Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea.

About this work

Overview

Caricatură is a mid-20th-century artwork by Alexandru Moscu, dated circa 1950, currently part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The piece depicts a man in a distinctive green uniform with a red stripe and black belt, overcome with nausea in front of a toilet. His posture conveys intense discomfort, set against a backdrop with personal belongings, suggesting a private moment of distress.

Technique & Style

Moscu employs bold lines and vibrant, contrasting colors to create a dynamic, tense atmosphere, accentuating the subject's anguish.

History & Provenance

Created around 1950, the work is now housed at the Museum of Ethnography, with its acquisition history and earlier ownership not detailed here.

Artist & collection

Artist

Alexandru Moscu

Alexandru Moscu’s paintings and prints capture everyday Bucharest scenes like the courtyard view from the Theodor Aman Museum in Primăvara între blocuri and the quiet lane in Ulița.

Museum

Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea

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