Proclamarea Unirii
1861
unspecified
From the collection of National Museum of Romanian History
1861
unspecified
From the collection of National Museum of Romanian History
This crowded room is packed with men in suits and hats, standing and waving flags. Some hold red-and-white banners, while others gesture with their hands. A few men in the front are standing on chairs, and one person is holding a small object like a hat. The walls are plain, with a single framed picture hanging in the back. The flags and the way people are gathered suggest this might be a big announcement or celebration. The artist used loose brushstrokes to capture the energy of the moment. Check out Realism next to see how this style focused on everyday scenes like this one.
