Deák Ferenc
1876
unspecified
From the collection of Székely National Museum
1876
unspecified
From the collection of Székely National Museum
Deák Ferenc is a 1876 unspecified by Miklós Barabás, a Biedermeier work, held at Székely National Museum.
This painting shows a serious-looking man in a dark coat and clerical collar. He’s holding a folded paper or cloth in one hand, and his other hand rests on his chest. The background is plain and blurry, keeping all focus on him. The brushstrokes are loose, almost sketchy, which makes the face and clothes look soft and slightly blurred. This style was used to show light and shadow in a natural way. Look up Realism to see how artists captured everyday life this way.
