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Compoziție cu figuri, by Corneliu Michăilescu, 1950

Compoziție cu figuri

Corneliu Michăilescu

1950

From the collection of Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea

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Overview

Compoziție cu figuri is a 1950 by Corneliu Michăilescu, held at Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea.

Who painted this?
Corneliu Michăilescu
When & what style?
1950
Where can I see it?
Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea

About this work

This sketch shows four simple, angular figures in black lines on a light background. One stands tall with a beard and halo, holding a staff. Another leans back with arms raised, while a third kneels and a fourth lies on the ground. The lines are loose and quick, with some shading for depth. The standing figure’s halo suggests this is a religious scene, but the style is raw and sketchy. The artist seems to focus on shapes over details. Look up cross-hatching next to see how shading with lines creates depth.

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