Artwork
V: Defilare
V: Defilare is a print by Tiberiu Nicorescu. It is held in the collection of the Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea.
About this work
Overview
V: Defilare is an image consisting of four rapid sketches that capture human figures in motion. The composition presents a solitary, upright man in a coat and hat, juxtaposed with three other figures whose limbs are caught mid‑swing, suggesting brisk walking or dancing. The work emphasizes the immediacy of gesture over detailed rendering, offering a fleeting glimpse of movement captured on paper.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing explores the dynamics of everyday locomotion, contrasting the static posture of the formally dressed individual with the kinetic energy of the surrounding figures. By isolating motion through simplified silhouettes, the artist invites viewers to consider the rhythm of public spaces and the interplay between composure and spontaneous activity within a shared environment.
Technique & Style
The loose, gestural strokes convey a sense of urgency, while the minimal detailing reduces the figures to essential shapes.
Executed with light, trembling lines, the sketches are rendered quickly, prioritizing gesture over precision. The loose, gestural strokes convey a sense of urgency, while the minimal detailing reduces the figures to essential shapes. This approach aligns with studies that focus on capturing the essence of movement, employing a spontaneous drawing method that foregrounds form and motion rather than finished polish.
Artist & collection
Artist
Tiberiu Nicorescu made prints and paintings in mid-20th-century Romania. You’ll find his print Îmbrățișare, a tender embrace captured in black lines, and the delicate waiting scene in În așteptare. His painting Frumoasa…
Museum
Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea
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