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Portret

Miklós Barabás

1886

unspecified

From the collection of Mureș County Museum - Art Museum

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Portrait

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Portret is a 1886 unspecified by Miklós Barabás, a Impressionism work, held at Mureș County Museum - Art Museum.

Who painted this?: Miklós Barabás
When & what style?: 1886 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Mureș County Museum - Art Museum

About this work

This painting shows a woman with dark hair and a serious expression. She’s wearing a light-colored off-the-shoulder dress with puffy sleeves, tied at the waist with a ribbon. The background is plain and dark, keeping all focus on her face. Her hair is pulled back neatly, and the soft folds of her dress catch the light. The artist used smooth brushstrokes to blend her skin tones with the shadows. Look up *chiaroscuro* to see how light and shadow create depth in portraits like this.

About the artist

Artist

Miklós Barabás

Miklós Barabás made small, detailed portraits in 19th-century Hungary. His brush captured everyday people—farmers at market, children in quiet poses, and sitters in stiff collars. Look at the soft light on the woman’s…

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