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Dante's Meeting with Beatrice, by Lajos Gulácsy, oil, 1906

Dante's Meeting with Beatrice

Lajos Gulácsy

1906

oil

canvas

From the collection of Hungarian National Gallery

Dominant colour

Overview

Dante's Meeting with Beatrice is a 1906 oil by Lajos Gulácsy, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Hungarian National Gallery.

Who painted this?
Lajos Gulácsy
When & what style?
1906 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Hungarian National Gallery

About this work

This painting shows a woman in a white dress standing on a stone path. She's wearing a crown and holding a small object. A man in a red robe stands in front of her, looking up. In the background, there are trees and buildings. The scene is set in a quiet, outdoor area. The woman seems important, and the man is looking at her with respect. The colors are muted, with shades of brown and green. This painting is part of the Hungarian National Gallery's collection. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up Lajos Gulácsy's other works.

About the artist

Portrait of Lajos Gulácsy
Artist

Lajos Gulácsy

Lajos Gulácsy (12 October 1882 – 21 February 1932) was a Hungarian painter with works collected by the Hungarian National Gallery.

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