1890
oil
canvas
From the collection of Hungarian National Gallery
Portrait of Charles Sedelmeyer is a 1890 oil by Mihály Munkácsy, a Realism work, held at Hungarian National Gallery.
The painting depicts a man with a beard, dressed in a dark suit and white shirt, set against a dark background. The man's facial expression is serious, and his eyes seem to be looking directly at the viewer. A notable detail in the painting is the subtle play of light and shadow on the man's face, which adds depth and dimension to the portrait. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of volume and texture, drawing the viewer's attention to the subject's features. The painting is a portrait of Charles Sedelmeyer, held at the Hungarian National Gallery. For more information on the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
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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