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Icoagmen

Unknown

1850

From the collection of "Dimitrie Gusti" National Village Museum

Classical Antiquity Religious Angel Flower Halo

Dominant colour

Icoagmen is a 1850 by Unknown, depicting Angel, held at "Dimitrie Gusti" National Village Museum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1850
Where can I see it?: "Dimitrie Gusti" National Village Museum

About this work

This drawing shows three figures with serious faces, all wearing bright halos. The biggest figure sits in the center, dressed in a red robe with gold trim, holding a small object. The other two figures stand behind them, also in robes and halos, with one holding a staff. The background is bold colors—greens, yellows, and oranges—with simple shapes like clouds and a sun. Notice the tiny flowers drawn on the robes and the way the halos are outlined in black. These details make the figures look important, like they’re meant to be remembered. If you like this style, look up cross-hatching next to see how artists create shading with lines.