Artist
Gheorghe Lemeni
Gheorghe Lemeni is a Byzantine icon painting artist. 6 works are cataloged here, principally at Moldova National Museum Complex.
Romanian painter Gheorghe Lemeni focused on portraits and religious figures in the mid-19th century. His brush brought to life aging apostles and solemn young women, as seen in Apostolul Petru (1848) and Tânără în alb cu urnă. The lined faces and quiet dignity in works like Bătrân cu chelie (Apostolul Petru) suggest a close study of character. Look closer at Cap de studiu to spot the careful lines beneath the surface.