After the Exam

After the Exam

Artúr Lajos Halmi

1896

oil

From the collection of Hungarian National Gallery

About this work

The painting shows a group of people gathered in a room with large windows. The room is filled with tables and chairs, and the people are dressed in old-fashioned clothing. Some of them are sitting, while others are standing or walking around. A man is sitting at a table, looking at a piece of paper. A woman is standing next to him, holding a bag. There are also some children in the room, playing and running around. The atmosphere seems lively and chaotic. The painting is a detailed and colorful depiction of a scene from everyday life. To learn more about the artist's use of light and shadow, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.

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