The Return of King Matthias from Hunting
1872
oil
canvas
From the collection of Hungarian National Gallery
1872
oil
canvas
From the collection of Hungarian National Gallery
Dominant colour
The Return of King Matthias from Hunting is a 1872 oil by Antal Ligeti, a Orientalism work, held at Hungarian National Gallery.
This painting depicts a scene of King Matthias returning from a hunt. The king, dressed in elaborate attire, is riding a horse and is surrounded by a group of people and dogs. The scene is set in a landscape with trees and hills in the background. The painting is done in oil paint and features a range of colors, including earth tones and blues. The brushstrokes are visible, giving the painting a textured look. The overall mood of the painting is one of grandeur and celebration. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to look up Antal Ligeti.
Antal Ligeti (1823–1890) was an artist, born in Carei.
See the richer artist page