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Savonarola, by Aurel Popp, unspecified, 1929

Savonarola

Aurel Popp

1929

unspecified

From the collection of Satu Mare County Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Savonarola is a 1929 unspecified by Aurel Popp, held at Satu Mare County Museum.

Who painted this?
Aurel Popp
When & what style?
1929
Where can I see it?
Satu Mare County Museum

About this work

This painting shows a tall, ornate wooden structure being carried through a crowd. The platform is decorated with carvings and a small roof, and people below hold poles to lift it. Bright sunlight cuts across the scene, making some areas glow while others stay shadowy. The colors are warm—reds, yellows, and earthy tones—with quick, visible brushstrokes. The crowd looks busy and focused, all working together to move the structure. The sunlight creates a dramatic contrast, highlighting parts of the platform while leaving others in darker tones. This painting uses chiaroscuro.

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