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Portrait of Szidónia Deák, by Alajos Györgyi Giergl, oil, 1861

Portrait of Szidónia Deák

Alajos Györgyi Giergl

1861

oil

canvas

From the collection of Hungarian National Gallery

Dominant colour

Overview

Portrait of Szidónia Deák is a 1861 oil by Alajos Györgyi Giergl, a Biedermeier work, held at Hungarian National Gallery.

Who painted this?
Alajos Györgyi Giergl
When & what style?
1861 · Biedermeier
Where can I see it?
Hungarian National Gallery

About this work

This portrait shows a woman in a white dress with purple trim and a bow at her shoulder. She is holding a flower in her hand and has a few flowers in her dark hair. The background is dark, which makes the woman stand out. The painting is detailed, with the folds of the woman's dress and the petals of the flowers clearly visible. The artist has used light and shadow to create a sense of depth and dimension. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this painting, you might want to look up Alajos Györgyi Giergl.

About the artist

Portrait of Alajos Györgyi Giergl
Artist

Alajos Györgyi Giergl

Alajos Györgyi Giergl (1821 in Pest – 1863 in Pest) was a Hungarian painter. He is notable for his portraits and paintings in the Romanticism style.

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