1923
From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
Ali is a 1923 by Nicolae Tonitza, held at National Museum of Art of Romania.
This sketch shows a person lying down on a rough surface, arms stretched out behind their head. The lines are loose and quick, with some darker shading under the chin and around the head. The figure wears a simple hat and loose clothing, drawn in light, uneven strokes. The drawing feels more like a quick study than a finished piece. The artist focused on shapes and movement over details, leaving some areas almost blank. Check out cross-hatching to see how artists build shading with lines.
Nicolae Tonitza was a Romanian painter, engraver, lithographer, journalist and art critic. Drawing inspiration from Post-Impressionism and Expressionism, he had a major role in introducing modernist guidelines to local art.
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