October
1903
oil
canvas
From the collection of Hungarian National Gallery
1903
oil
canvas
From the collection of Hungarian National Gallery
October is a 1903 oil by Károly Ferenczy, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Hungarian National Gallery.
The painting depicts a serene outdoor scene with a man standing beside a table, dressed in a white shirt and a straw hat. The table is covered with a white and pink striped cloth, adorned with a few apples, a teapot, and cups. A large, open parasol stands upright to the left of the table. In the background, a fence and trees are visible, set against a blue sky. The overall atmosphere of the painting exudes a sense of tranquility and simplicity. To learn more about the artist's use of light and shadow, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
Károly Ferenczy (February 8, 1862 – March 18, 1917) was a Hungarian painter and leading member of the Nagybánya artists' colony.
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