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Alee la Sighet, by Simon Hollósy, unspecified

Alee la Sighet

Simon Hollósy

unspecified

From the collection of Museum of Art Cluj-Napoca

Dominant colour

Overview

Alee la Sighet is an unspecified by Simon Hollósy, a Realism work, held at Museum of Art Cluj-Napoca.

Who painted this?
Simon Hollósy
When & what style?
Realism
Where can I see it?
Museum of Art Cluj-Napoca

About this work

This painting shows a quiet path lined with tall, thin trees. The ground is a mix of dirt and patches of green grass. Sunlight filters through the leaves, casting soft light on the trunks and shadows on the path. The artist used thick brushstrokes, especially on the trees, giving them a textured look. The colors are mostly greens and browns, with a few hints of blue in the sky. Look up impasto next to see how this technique works.

About the artist

Portrait of Simon Hollósy
Artist

Simon Hollósy

Simon Hollósy (2 February 1857 – 8 May 1918) was a Hungarian painter. He was considered one of the greatest Hungarian representatives of 19th-century Naturalism and Realism. Hollósy was not highly productive as an…

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