Who painted Sfântul Mina - schiță?

Sfântul Mina - schiță was painted by Gheorghe Tattarescu in 1867.

Where can I see Sfântul Mina - schiță?

Sfântul Mina - schiță is held by Bucharest Municipality Museum.

Artwork

Sfântul Mina - schiță

Sfântul Mina - schiță 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

Sfântul Mina – schiță, created circa 1867 by Gheorghe Tattarescu, is a neoclassical sketch depicting Saint Menas. Characterized by loose, sketchy lines, the work conveys a sense of rapid execution and unfinished quality.

Subject & Meaning

The subject, Saint Menas, is portrayed in a traditional robe, with one hand on their chest and the other holding an unspecified small object, conveying an air of solemnity and religious devotion.

Technique & Style

Executed in a sketch format, the piece showcases Tattarescu's neoclassical approach through simple, expressive lines, while the aged, torn paper and smudges reflect its preliminary nature.

History & Provenance

Part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection, this sketch represents Tattarescu's contribution to establishing neoclassicism in 19th-century Romanian art.

Artist & collection

Artist

Gheorghe Tattarescu

Gheorghe Tattarescu (Romanian pronunciation: ; October 1818 – October 24, 1894) was a Romanian painter and a pioneer of neoclassicism in his country's modern painting.

Museum

Bucharest Municipality Museum

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