The Battlefield of Isaszeg
1867
oil
canvas
From the collection of Hungarian National Gallery
1867
oil
canvas
From the collection of Hungarian National Gallery
Dominant colour
The Battlefield of Isaszeg is a 1867 oil by Mihály Munkácsy, a Realism work, held at Hungarian National Gallery.
This painting depicts a battlefield scene, with a group of people in the foreground. They are dressed in white and dark clothing, and some are lying on the ground. In the background, there is a vast landscape with rolling hills and a cloudy sky. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene. The brushstrokes are bold and expressive, adding texture and emotion to the painting. For more information on the artist behind this work, look up 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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