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School in Colpach. Sketch, by Mihály Munkácsy, oil, 1875

School in Colpach. Sketch

Mihály Munkácsy

1875

oil

canvas

From the collection of Hungarian National Gallery

Dominant colour

Overview

School in Colpach. Sketch is a 1875 oil by Mihály Munkácsy, a Realism work, held at Hungarian National Gallery.

Who painted this?
Mihály Munkácsy
When & what style?
1875 · Realism
Where can I see it?
Hungarian National Gallery

About this work

This painting shows a room full of people, possibly a school. The room is dimly lit, with a large window on the left side. The people are dressed in old-fashioned clothing, and they seem to be engaged in various activities. The room is filled with a sense of warmth and coziness, despite the dim lighting. The people in the painting seem to be going about their daily lives, unaware of the viewer's presence. The overall atmosphere is one of quiet contemplation. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this piece, you might want to look up Mihály Munkácsy.

About the artist

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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