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Icoa îmb, by Tămaș Petru

Icoa îmb

Tămaș Petru

From the collection of "Dimitrie Gusti" National Village Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Icoa îmb is a work by Tămaș Petru, held at "Dimitrie Gusti" National Village Museum.

Who painted this?
Tămaș Petru
Where can I see it?
"Dimitrie Gusti" National Village Museum

About this work

This painting shows a group of robed figures floating above a cloudy sky. The two central figures sit on a horse-like creature with wings, holding a banner with writing. Around them, other figures with halos hover, some holding round objects. The colors are flat and bright—greens, golds, and browns—with lots of black outlines. The banner’s text looks like old writing, possibly a name or title. The horse-creature is unusual, with a mix of animal and winged features. The halos suggest these are holy or important figures. Look up biblical magi to see what these figures might represent.

About the artist

Artist

Tămaș Petru

Tămaș Petru’s small drawings—like Icoaiv v and Icoaată—feel intimate and direct. The spare, rough lines suggest a hand moving fast, capturing shapes that read like faces or objects without fussing over details. The…

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