
1820–1894 · Romanian · 22 artworks
artist bio
Gheorghe Tattarescu was a Romanian painter who played a crucial role in the development of Neoclassical and Romantic art in Romania. He is known for his historical and religious compositions, as well as his portraits, which reflect the artistic and nationalistic aspirations of his time.
what you'll learn
Studying Tattarescu's work allows students to understand the transition from Neoclassicism to Romanticism in 19th-century Romanian art. Students can analyze his use of historical and allegorical subjects to convey nationalistic and moral messages.
related: Nicolae Grigorescu, Theodor Aman

Painter's wife and his son

Saint Dumitru

Maria Grădişteanu

Ion Grădişteanu

French Landscape

Portrait of Nicolae Bălcescu
1851

The Children of the Painter

The Terrace on Monte Pincio

Old Monk

Hope

Maternity

Self-Portrait

Michael the Brave and his troops

Marioara, the Daughter of the Painter

Florăreasă

Peştera Dâmbovicioara

Landscape from Italy

Peisaj cu arbore frânt

Portrait of painter Constantin Lecca

Femeie tânără cu salbă

Woman with Tambourine

On Gianicolo