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October, by Károly Ferenczy, oil, 1903

October

Károly Ferenczy

1903

oil

canvas

From the collection of Hungarian National Gallery

Dominant colour

Overview

October is a 1903 oil by Károly Ferenczy, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Hungarian National Gallery.

Who painted this?
Károly Ferenczy
When & what style?
1903 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Hungarian National Gallery

About this work

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.

About the artist

Portrait of Károly Ferenczy
Artist

Károly Ferenczy

Károly Ferenczy (February 8, 1862 – March 18, 1917) was a Hungarian painter and leading member of the Nagybánya artists' colony.

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