The secessionists had in front of them Ștefan Luchian who had the endorsement of Nicolae Grigorescu. They launched a fulminating manifesto revealing the idea of emancipating artists under the tutelage of official art.
The secessionists were confronted with Ștefan Luchian, who had the backing of Nicolae Grigorescu. They published a scathing statement that proposed liberating artists under the direction of official art.