Artwork
Liturghia îngerilor - Înger
Liturghia îngerilor - Înger is a drawing by Gheorghe Tattarescu. It dates from 1867 and is held in the collection of the Bucharest Municipality Museum.
About this work
Overview
Created circa 1867, Liturghia îngerilor - Înger is a drawing by Gheorghe Tattarescu, a Romanian artist influential in introducing neoclassicism to the country's modern art scene.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts an angel with outstretched wings, dressed in a long robe, conveying a sense of solemnity through its serious expression. The image is set within a religious context.
Technique & Style
Tattarescu's work is characterized by a simple, line-based style, utilizing shapes to define the figure. The drawing's execution on greenish paper adds to its distinctive appearance, reflecting the neoclassical emphasis on clarity and idealized forms.
Artist & collection
Artist
Gheorghe Tattarescu (Romanian pronunciation: ; October 1818 – October 24, 1894) was a Romanian painter and a pioneer of neoclassicism in his country's modern painting.
Sfântul Mina - schiță
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A Flying Angel (recto)
Apotheosis of a Saint (recto); Architectural Sketch(?) (verso)
Christ Carrying the Cross
Efect de lumină
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