Artwork

Dima Pantelimon

Dima Pantelimon, by Bauer, I. K., unspecified, 1949
Dima Pantelimon, by Bauer, I. K., unspecified, 1949

Dima Pantelimon is an unspecified painting by Bauer, I. K.. It dates from 1949 and is held in the collection of the House of Mureșenilor.

About this work

Overview

Dima Pantelimon is a portrait painting by I. K. Bauer, created around 1949. It is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts an older man with a round face, mustache, and short beard, dressed in a dark suit and light shirt. The plain and blurry background emphasizes the subject.

Technique & Style

The painting features soft edges and muted colors, giving it a gentle, smudged appearance. The style is reminiscent of earlier periods, with a focus on subtle, blended forms.

History & Provenance

Created circa 1949, the work is now held at the Museum of Ethnography, indicating its cultural or historical significance.

Artist & collection

Artist

Bauer, I. K.

I. K. Bauer painted people like they were still alive, even when they weren’t. In *Dima Pantelimon*, the sitter’s collar is slightly rumpled, his gaze flickers past the frame, and you half-expect him to lean forward and…

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