Artwork
Summer (Panneau of the Schiffer Villa)
Summer (Panneau of the Schiffer Villa) is an oil painting by the Art Nouveau artist Béla Iványi-Grünwald. It dates from 1911 and is held in the collection of the Hungarian National Gallery.
About this work
Overview
The painting 'Summer (Panneau of the Schiffer Villa)' is a work by Béla Iványi-Grünwald, created in 1911 using oil paint.
Subject & Meaning
The work depicts a seasonal scene with figures in a garden setting, capturing a moment in time within a lush outdoor environment.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, 'Summer (Panneau of the Schiffer Villa)' is associated with the Art Nouveau movement, characterized by its sinuous lines and organic forms.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Hungarian National Gallery's collection, linking it to the country's cultural heritage.
Context
Iványi-Grünwald was a key figure in the Nagybánya artists' colony and later founded the Kecskemét artists' colony, indicating his influence on early 20th-century Hungarian art.
Artist & collection
Artist
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.
