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Masa Raiului, by Unknown, 1850

Masa Raiului

Unknown

1850

From the collection of Maramureș Ethnography and Folk Art County Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Masa Raiului is a 1850 by Unknown, held at Maramureș Ethnography and Folk Art County Museum.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1850
Where can I see it?
Maramureș Ethnography and Folk Art County Museum

About this work

This small framed drawing shows four figures arranged in a square, each holding their hands together like they’re praying. The background is filled with bright red flowers and green leaves, but the colors look faded. The figures are dressed in simple robes, and the one on the top left is holding a small child. The figures have halos, which might mean they’re religious or holy. The style looks old, with flat colors and no shadows. Look up cross-hatching to see how artists create depth with lines.

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