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Țăranul de la Dunăre

Gheorghe Tattarescu

1850

unspecified

From the collection of Bucharest Municipality Museum

Classical Antiquity Peasant

Dominant colour

Țăranul de la Dunăre is a 1850 unspecified by Gheorghe Tattarescu, depicting Peasant, held at Bucharest Municipality Museum.

Who painted this?: Gheorghe Tattarescu
When & what style?: 1850
Where can I see it?: Bucharest Municipality Museum

About this work

This painting shows a crowd of people in what looks like an old stone hall. Some are sitting on steps, dressed in simple clothes, while others stand or lean against the walls. A man in the center points toward something, and another holds a scroll. The colors are mostly earthy—browns, reds, and blues—with a few brighter spots. The scene feels dramatic, with one person gesturing strongly while others watch. The lighting is uneven, making some faces stand out more than others. This painting is at the Museum of Ethnography.