Sfântul Mare Mucenic Gheorghe

1899

From the collection of Romanian Academy in Bucharest

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Saint

Dominant colour

Sfântul Mare Mucenic Gheorghe is a 1899 by Unknown, a Impressionism work, depicting Saint, held at Romanian Academy in Bucharest.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1899 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Romanian Academy in Bucharest

About this work

This painting depicts a man in armor riding a white horse, with a spear in his right hand. He wears a red cape and a golden helmet adorned with a red crest. The horse is rearing up on its hind legs, and the man is looking to his right. In the background, there are two men in red robes standing on a platform, and a blue and orange design that resembles a sunset. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of action and movement. To learn more about this style of artwork, look up the movement: Impressionism.