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Temaobri, by Tămaș Petru

Temaobri

Tămaș Petru

From the collection of "Dimitrie Gusti" National Village Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Temaobri is a work by Tămaș Petru, depicting Halo, 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 image shows a group of figures arranged in a tight circle around a central man with his arms raised. The figures wear simple robes in bright reds and blues, with some faces surrounded by glowing halos. The background is dark with white stars scattered across it, and the central figure looks upward, as if pointing or reaching. The painting uses bold outlines and flat colors, with no shading to show depth. The halos around some heads suggest these are holy or important figures. The style looks hand-drawn, with a rough but deliberate touch. Next, look up halo to see how artists use this symbol in religious art.

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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