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 had Ștefan Luchian in front of them, who was backed by Nicolae Grigorescu. They released a fiery manifesto outlining the concept of freeing artists under the guidance of official art.