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Fecioara cu Pruncul (Eleusa), by Pavel Zamfir, 1867

Fecioara cu Pruncul (Eleusa)

Pavel Zamfir

1867

From the collection of National Museum of Transylvanian History

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Overview

Fecioara cu Pruncul (Eleusa) is a 1867 by Pavel Zamfir, a Impressionism work, held at National Museum of Transylvanian History.

Who painted this?
Pavel Zamfir
When & what style?
1867 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
National Museum of Transylvanian History

About this work

This painting shows a woman holding a baby. The woman is dressed in a long robe and has a gentle expression on her face. The baby is also dressed in a long robe and is looking up at the woman. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail and texture. The colors are muted, with shades of brown and gray dominating the palette. The overall effect is one of serenity and calm. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look into the Impressionism movement.

About the artist

Artist

Pavel Zamfir

Pavel Zamfir painted saints with the same calm he used to sketch his own hands in the margins of prayer books.

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