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Sfinții Mihail și Gavriil, by anonim, 1872

Sfinții Mihail și Gavriil

anonim

1872

From the collection of Moldova National Museum Complex

Dominant colour

Overview

Sfinții Mihail și Gavriil is a 1872 by anonim, a Impressionism work, held at Moldova National Museum Complex.

Who painted this?
anonim
When & what style?
1872 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Moldova National Museum Complex

About this work

This faded drawing shows two tall, stiff figures standing side by side. Both wear long robes with simple gold trim, and their faces are blank, almost like masks. The background is dark with a few red streaks, and the paint looks worn, with cracks and peeling edges. The figures hold objects—one a staff, the other a scroll—but their expressions don’t show much emotion. The colors are muted, mostly browns and grays, with just a hint of gold in their clothing. If you like this style, check out Realism next.

About the artist

Artist

anonim

This anonymous painter made small religious scenes with bold, flat colors and shaky lines, following old church traditions.

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