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Icoanghe

Hugo Kołłątaj

From the collection of "Dimitrie Gusti" National Village Museum

Classical Antiquity Latin Cross

Dominant colour

Icoanghe is a work by Hugo Kołłątaj, depicting Latin Cross, held at "Dimitrie Gusti" National Village Museum.

Who painted this?: Hugo Kołłątaj
Where can I see it?: "Dimitrie Gusti" National Village Museum

About this work

This looks like a faded drawing on brown paper. You can just make out a simple shape—two circles on top of a long line, maybe a person with arms raised. The lines are thin and light, almost like they were drawn in pencil or a soft charcoal. The paper itself is worn, with stains and creases. The drawing feels rough and quick, like a sketch rather than a finished piece. The two circles at the top might be a head with arms reaching up, but it’s hard to tell for sure. If you like simple, symbolic drawings, check out cross-hatching.