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Mihai Viteazul la Călugăreni, by Nicolae Grigorescu, 1850

Mihai Viteazul la Călugăreni

Nicolae Grigorescu

1850

From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania

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Overview

Mihai Viteazul la Călugăreni is a 1850 by Nicolae Grigorescu, depicting Magyar, held at National Museum of Art of Romania.

Who painted this?
Nicolae Grigorescu
When & what style?
1850
Where can I see it?
National Museum of Art of Romania

About this work

This painting shows a group of men on horseback riding in formation. They wear bright uniforms—reds, blues, and greens—with tall hats and sashes. Some carry flags or banners, and the scene looks like a battlefield or parade. The men’s horses are mid-motion, kicking up dust. The background is hazy, with more soldiers and tents in the distance. Look up magyar to see who these soldiers might represent.

About the artist

Portrait of Nicolae Grigorescu
Artist

Nicolae Grigorescu

Nicolae Grigorescu was one of the founders of modern Romanian painting. He is considered by Romanians the greatest Romanian painter, and one of the founders of modern Romanian art. He is most known for paintings…

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