138. Wild Duck [cca. 1987]
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138. Wild Duck [cca. 1987]
1942, Braşov
Estimate:
EUR 7.000 - 10.000
oil on canvas, 73 x 50 cm, Signed and titled on the chassis, in pen, "Ștefan Câlția, Wild Duck"
Passing through the threshold of master Câlția's studio, we step into the interior of a meaningful story. The artist's world does not limit its expansion but continues to develop like fairy tales transmitted orally. The fantastic atmosphere, with magical objects, guiding animals, acrobats, and clowns, recalls the overall mood of Hieronymus Bosch's works. Despite these similarities, Ștefan Câlția offers the viewer a distinctive work—more precisely, a world emerging from the right bank of the Olt River. In his work, we often find motifs drawn from childhood memories, such as the village where the "Blue House" rests, the pitchers with wildflowers, and the Olt River in spring. This tangible world contributed to creating a fairy-tale universe, including clowns, acrobats, and travelers. His characters, seemingly caught in an eternal journey, are often accompanied by fantastic animals. From the late 1980s to the late 1990s, Ștefan Câlția explored the concept of "Theatrum Mundi" in painting. This theme appears frequently in his works, serving as a leitmotif throughout his artistic journey. During the 1980s-1990s, we observe these actor
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