Artwork
Haimanalele
Haimanalele is an unspecified painting by the Byzantine icon painting artist Baltazar Apcar (Abgar). It dates from 1907 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Art of Romania.
About this work
Overview
Haimanalele is a 1907 painting by Baltazar Apcar.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts four women standing together, their faces turned towards the viewer. They wear high-necked dresses in muted colors, with one notable exception: a bright yellow collar.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by thick, uneven brushstrokes, resulting in a rough, textured appearance. The faces are rendered with minimal detail, giving them a sketch-like quality. The color palette is simple, with flat tones and occasional bold accents, exemplifying an expressive style associated with impasto.
Artist & collection
Artist
Apcar painted quiet, sunlit town scenes in early 1900s Romania: courtyards, riverbanks, and market squares where people pause for a holiday or chat at the well.
