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Portrait of the Artist's second Wife, by Gyula Benczúr, oil, 1897

Portrait of the Artist's second Wife

Gyula Benczúr

1897

oil

canvas

From the collection of Hungarian National Gallery

Dominant colour

Overview

Portrait of the Artist's second Wife is a 1897 oil by Gyula Benczúr, a Impressionism work, held at Hungarian National Gallery.

Who painted this?
Gyula Benczúr
When & what style?
1897 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Hungarian National Gallery

About this work

This portrait features a woman with dark hair, wearing a white dress. The background is a rich, dark brown. The woman's gaze is directed to the left, and her expression is serene. Her dark hair is neatly styled, and her white dress is adorned with lace details on the shoulder. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality. To learn more about this technique, explore the art of Gyula Benczúr.

About the artist

Portrait of Gyula Benczúr
Artist

Gyula Benczúr

Gyula Benczúr (28 January 1844 – 16 July 1920) was a Hungarian painter and art teacher.

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