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Ioan Mihălțeanu, Protopopul Zarandului, by Mișu Popp, 1869

Ioan Mihălțeanu, Protopopul Zarandului

Mișu Popp

1869

From the collection of National Museum of Romanian History

Dominant colour

Overview

Ioan Mihălțeanu, Protopopul Zarandului is a 1869 by Mișu Popp, held at National Museum of Romanian History.

Who painted this?
Mișu Popp
When & what style?
1869
Where can I see it?
National Museum of Romanian History

About this work

This oval portrait shows a man with dark hair and a serious expression. He’s wearing a dark robe with a red lining peeking out at the collar. The background is plain and dark, so the face stands out clearly. The gold frame looks old and fancy, with swirling designs along the edges. The painting seems to focus on the face and shoulders, leaving the rest simple. If you like this style of lighting and shadows, look up chiaroscuro.

About the artist

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