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Portrait of Bertalan Karlovszky
Portrait of Bertalan Karlovszky is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Jenö Gyárfás. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the Hungarian National Gallery.
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Overview
The Portrait of Bertalan Karlovszky is a painting created by Jenő Gyárfás in 1890. It is an oil on canvas work currently held in the Hungarian National Gallery.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Bertalan Karlovszky seated in a chair, wearing a dark suit and gazing directly at the viewer with a serious expression. The subject's attire and demeanor convey a sense of formality and solemnity.
Technique & Style
Executed in a realistic style, the painting showcases Gyárfás's attention to detail, particularly in the rendering of the subject's face and clothing. The dark background and attire serve to emphasize the subject.
History & Provenance
Painted by Hungarian artist Jenő Gyárfás, known for his portraits and contributions to graphic arts and literature, the work is associated with the post-impressionist period.
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Artist
Jenő Gyárfás (6 April 1857, in Sepsiszentgyörgy – 3 December 1925, in Sepsiszentgyörgy, renamed Sfântu Gheorghe) was a Hungarian portrait painter, graphic artist and writer.
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