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Male Study for “The Condemned Cell”, by Mihály Munkácsy, oil, 1869

Male Study for “The Condemned Cell”

Mihály Munkácsy

1869

oil

panel

From the collection of Hungarian National Gallery

Dominant colour

Overview

Male Study for “The Condemned Cell” is a 1869 oil by Mihály Munkácsy, a Realism work, held at Hungarian National Gallery.

Who painted this?
Mihály Munkácsy
When & what style?
1869 · Realism
Where can I see it?
Hungarian National Gallery

About this work

The painting depicts a man in a contemplative pose, his head resting on his hand as he gazes downward. He is dressed in dark attire, with a white shirt visible beneath his jacket. The background of the painting is a deep, rich blue. The man's expression is one of deep thought, his eyes cast downward as if lost in reflection. His hand supports his chin, and his posture conveys a sense of introspection. This painting is a study for "The Condemned Cell" by Mihály Munkácsy, held at the Hungarian National Gallery. You can explore more of Mihály Munkácsy's works next.

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Portrait of Mihály Munkácsy
Artist

Mihály Munkácsy

Mihály Munkácsy (Hungarian pronunciation: ; 20 February 1844 – 1 May 1900) was a Hungarian painter. He earned international reputation with his genre pictures and large-scale biblical paintings.

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