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Sf. Gheorghe omorând balaurul

Unknown

1850

From the collection of Colecție particulară - Prahova

Classical Antiquity

Dominant colour

Sf. Gheorghe omorând balaurul is a 1850 by Unknown, held at Colecție particulară - Prahova.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1850
Where can I see it?: Colecție particulară - Prahova

About this work

The painting depicts a man on horseback, dressed in a red robe and hat, holding a sword in his right hand. He is shown in the act of killing a dragon, which lies at his feet. The scene is set against a dark background, with the man and his horse standing out in bold colors. The painting is rendered in a folk art style, with bold lines and vibrant colors. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of energy and movement, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figure of the man on horseback. For more information on the artist's technique, look up the Museum of Ethnography.