Proclamarea Unirii Principatelor (24 Ianuarie 1859)
1861
unspecified
From the collection of National Museum of Romanian History
1861
unspecified
From the collection of National Museum of Romanian History
This painting shows a crowded room with men in formal suits and hats. Some stand, others sit around a table covered in red cloth. One man holds a flagpole with a flag, while another stands on a table, gesturing toward the crowd. The walls are plain, with a window and a small framed picture on one side. The artist used thick brushstrokes to show the energy of the moment, focusing on faces and gestures. The lighting is bright in some spots and darker in others, giving a lively feel. Next, look up impasto to see how artists use thick paint like this.
