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Sfântul Ilie, by Unknown, 1868

Sfântul Ilie

Unknown

1868

From the collection of Romanian Peasant Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Sfântul Ilie is a 1868 by Unknown, a Impressionism work, depicting Festoon, held at Romanian Peasant Museum.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1868 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Romanian Peasant Museum

About this work

This painting shows a bright scene with four winged figures in robes, riding a cloud. The figures have simple faces and hold objects like a book and a staff. The background is packed with big red flowers and green leaves, while the cloud they’re on looks fluffy and white. The figures seem to be saints, based on their halos and calm expressions. The artist used bold colors and flat shapes, making it feel lively but also a little stiff. Next, look up festoon to see how decorations like these flowers were used in old art.

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