Portrait of the Artist's second Wife
1897
oil
canvas
From the collection of Hungarian National Gallery
1897
oil
canvas
From the collection of Hungarian National Gallery
Portrait of the Artist's second Wife is a 1897 oil by Gyula Benczúr, a Impressionism work, held at Hungarian National Gallery.
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.
Gyula Benczúr (28 January 1844 – 16 July 1920) was a Hungarian painter and art teacher.
See the richer artist page