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Kemény Zsigmond, by Miklós Barabás, unspecified

Kemény Zsigmond

Miklós Barabás

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From the collection of Museum of Art Cluj-Napoca

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Overview

Kemény Zsigmond is an unspecified by Miklós Barabás, a Academic Art work, held at Museum of Art Cluj-Napoca.

Who painted this?
Miklós Barabás
When & what style?
Academic Art
Where can I see it?
Museum of Art Cluj-Napoca

About this work

This painting shows a man with a dark mustache and serious expression. He’s dressed in a dark coat with a white collar, standing against a plain, dark background. The brushstrokes are visible, especially on his face and shoulders, giving it a slightly rough texture. The painting focuses on the man’s face and upper body, with no extra details in the background. It looks like the artist used bold light and shadow to shape his features. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how light and dark create depth in paintings.

About the artist

Portrait of Miklós Barabás
Artist

Miklós Barabás

Miklós Barabás (10 February 1810, in Márkosfalva (rom. Mărcușa), Háromszék County, Hungary – 12 February 1898, in Budapest, Hungary) was a Hungarian painter. He is mostly known for his portrait paintings, including a…

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