Prisoners Resting
1916
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1916
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Prisoners Resting is a 1916 paint by Ervin Bossanyi, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a group of people lying or sitting on the ground near some small buildings. There are horses and cows scattered around, and a tall smokestack in the background. The hills in the distance are painted in soft, muted colors, while the figures and animals have darker, rougher brushstrokes. The painting feels loose and quick, like it was done outdoors. The artist didn’t smooth out every detail—some strokes are visible, giving it a sketchy, unfinished look. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see this painting in person.
A watercolor painting by Ervin Bossányi from 1916 shows prisoners seated and reclining in a state of rest. The composition focuses on the figures' relaxed postures within a confined space. The medium emphasizes soft tones and delicate detailing.
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Ervin Bossányi (3 March 1891 in Rigyica / Riđica, Austria-Hungary – 11 July 1975 in Eastcote in Greater London, England) was a Hungarian artist, who worked mainly in northern Germany until his emigration in 1934.
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