Who painted István Széchenyi?

István Széchenyi was painted by Miklós Barabás.

Where can I see István Széchenyi?

István Széchenyi is held by Museum of Art Cluj-Napoca.

What movement is István Széchenyi?

István Széchenyi is associated with Academic Art.

Artwork

István Széchenyi

Miklós Barabás

István Széchenyi is an unspecified painting by the Academic Art artist Miklós Barabás. It is held in the collection of the Museum of Art Cluj-Napoca. The painting depicts a man in a dark military coat adorned with medals, with his hands resting on a sword hilt.

About this work

Overview

The painting depicts a man in a dark military coat adorned with medals, with his hands resting on a sword hilt. The subject's serious expression is accentuated by a plain, shadowy background.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is identified as István Széchenyi, presented in a formal, militaristic attire, conveying a sense of gravity and importance.

Technique & Style

The artwork employs chiaroscuro, a technique characterized by strong contrasts between light and dark, to create a dramatic effect. A small, bright patch of light on the subject's hand is the sole warm element in an otherwise dark composition.

Artist & collection

Artist

Miklós Barabás

Miklós Barabás (10 February 1810, in Márkosfalva (rom. Mărcușa), Háromszék County, Hungary – 12 February 1898, in Budapest, Hungary) was a Hungarian painter. He is mostly known for his portrait paintings, including a…

Museum

Museum of Art Cluj-Napoca

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