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Fifine, by Lajos Deák Ébner, oil, 1875

Fifine

Lajos Deák Ébner

1875

oil

panel

From the collection of Hungarian National Gallery

Dominant colour

Overview

Fifine is a 1875 oil by Lajos Deák Ébner, a Impressionism work, held at Hungarian National Gallery.

Who painted this?
Lajos Deák Ébner
When & what style?
1875 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Hungarian National Gallery

About this work

The painting depicts a young girl with dark hair, leaning on a table. She is wearing a white dress and has a bow in her hair. Her arms are crossed, and she is looking directly at the viewer. The background of the painting is dark, which contrasts with the girl's light-colored clothing. The overall mood of the painting is somber, with the girl's expression appearing serious. The painting is rendered in oil paint, with visible brushstrokes that add texture to the image. The use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality. To learn more about the artist's technique, look up chiaroscuro.

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