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Spring Excursion, by Béla Iványi-Grünwald, oil, 1903

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Overview

Spring Excursion is a 1903 oil by Béla Iványi-Grünwald, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Hungarian National Gallery.

Who painted this?
Béla Iványi-Grünwald
When & what style?
1903 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Hungarian National Gallery

About this work

The painting depicts a serene landscape with rolling hills and a few trees in the distance. In the foreground, a group of people are gathered, some sitting on the grass, while others stand or walk around. The scene is set against a backdrop of a blue sky with white clouds. The painting's color palette is predominantly green, with touches of brown and blue. The brushstrokes are visible, giving the painting a textured look. The overall atmosphere is one of tranquility and relaxation. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of light and shadow, you might want to explore the technique of chiaroscuro.

About the artist

Portrait of Béla Iványi-Grünwald
Artist

Béla Iványi-Grünwald

Béla Iványi-Grünwald (6 May 1867 – 24 September 1940) was a Hungarian painter, a leading member of the Nagybánya artists' colony and founder of the Kecskemét artists' colony.

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