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Trădătorii, by Aurel Popp, 1929

Trădătorii

Aurel Popp

1929

From the collection of Museum of Art Cluj-Napoca

Dominant colour

Overview

Trădătorii is a 1929 by Aurel Popp, held at Museum of Art Cluj-Napoca.

Who painted this?
Aurel Popp
When & what style?
1929
Where can I see it?
Museum of Art Cluj-Napoca

About this work

This painting shows a chaotic crowd of people in dark, muddy colors. Two figures in the front stand out—one in a bright yellow cloak and red hat, the other in black with a red book. The background is blurry, with shadowy shapes and a faint glow near the top right. The red book the black-clad figure holds looks like a Bible, and the scene feels tense, like a protest or confrontation. The brushstrokes are thick, making the colors pop against the dark tones. If you like this style, look up impasto next.

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