Artwork

Trădătorii

Trădătorii, by Aurel Popp, 1929
Trădătorii, by Aurel Popp, 1929

Trădătorii is a print by Aurel Popp. It dates from 1929 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Art Cluj-Napoca.

About this work

Overview

Trădătorii is a painting by Aurel Popp, created around 1929. It is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a tense scene of a crowd, with two figures in the foreground: one wearing a bright yellow cloak and red hat, the other dressed in black and holding a red book, possibly a Bible, suggesting a confrontation or protest.

Technique & Style

The work is characterized by thick brushstrokes and a predominantly dark color palette, with the impasto technique used to create textured, raised surfaces that contrast with the surrounding tones.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Aurel Popp

Artist

Aurel Popp

Aurel Popp (1879–1960) was an artist, born in Căuaș.

Frequently asked questions

Who painted Trădătorii?

Trădătorii was painted by Aurel Popp in 1929.

Where can I see Trădătorii?

Trădătorii is held by Museum of Art Cluj-Napoca.