1909
oil
paperboard
From the collection of Hungarian National Gallery
Nude Boy Leaning against a Tree is a 1909 oil by Károly Kernstok, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Hungarian National Gallery.
The painting depicts a nude boy leaning against a tree. The boy's body is relaxed, with his right arm resting on the tree trunk and his left arm hanging loosely by his side. His face is turned slightly to the right, and his eyes are cast downward. The background of the painting is dominated by the tree, which fills most of the canvas. The leaves are a deep green color, and the branches are thick and gnarled. The overall effect is one of serenity and tranquility. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. The contrast between light and dark adds to the overall mood of the piece, drawing the viewer's eye to the boy's figure.
Károly Kernstok (23 December 1873, in Budapest – 9 June 1940, in Budapest) was a Hungarian painter.
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