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Mainchi, by Ioan?

Mainchi

Ioan?

From the collection of "Dimitrie Gusti" National Village Museum

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Overview

Mainchi is a work by Ioan?, held at "Dimitrie Gusti" National Village Museum.

Who painted this?
Ioan?
Where can I see it?
"Dimitrie Gusti" National Village Museum

About this work

This faded drawing shows a group of solemn figures in rich robes, gathered closely together. The colors are mostly browns and golds, with some reds peeking through the wear. One central figure holds a small child, while others stand in a half-circle, their faces turned inward. The paint looks old and scratched, like it’s been handled a lot over time. The figures are stiff and formal, not quite lifelike. If you like this style, look up cross-hatching next.

About the artist

Artist

Ioan?

Ioan is a variation on the name John found in Aromanian, Romanian, Bulgarian, Russian, Welsh, and Sardinian.

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