Artwork

Generalul Pikety Gustav în temniță

Generalul Pikety Gustav în temniță, by Koszkol Jenö, unspecified, 1850
Generalul Pikety Gustav în temniță, by Koszkol Jenö, unspecified, 1850

Generalul Pikety Gustav în temniță is an unspecified painting by Koszkol Jenö. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Arad Museum Complex.

About this work

Overview

Generalul Pikety Gustav în temniță is a painting by Koszkol Jenö, created around 1850.

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows a man, likely General Gustav Pikety, seated in a cell or room, dressed in formal attire. The surrounding decor, including framed pictures and a patterned tablecloth, suggests a level of refinement despite the confined setting.

Technique & Style

The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a strong contrast between light and dark, adding depth to the scene. The detailed rendering of the room's objects and the subject's clothing demonstrates the artist's skill in capturing texture and atmosphere.

Watercolour
Watercolour, Samuel Rayner

Artist & collection

Portrait of Koszkol Jenö

Artist

Koszkol Jenö

Koszkol Jenö (1868–1935) was an artist, born in Dorog.

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Frequently asked questions

Who painted Generalul Pikety Gustav în temniță?

Generalul Pikety Gustav în temniță was painted by Koszkol Jenö in 1850.

Where can I see Generalul Pikety Gustav în temniță?

Generalul Pikety Gustav în temniță is held by Arad Museum Complex.