1923
From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum
Avem un guvern militar is a 1923 by Nicolae Tonitza, held at Brukenthal National Museum.
This sketch shows two men in a rough, outdoor setting. One man stands shirtless, his arms raised like he’s being held back, while the other grabs his wrists. The background has jagged lines that look like trees or maybe a fence, and the ground is uneven. There’s a noose hanging from a branch, and a pile of rocks or debris sits to the left. The drawing has a rough, hurried look—like it was made quickly. The text below mixes Romanian words that sound like a soldier’s order and a plea for democracy. If you like this style, look up cross-hatching next.
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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