Lady in Violet
1874
oil
canvas
From the collection of Hungarian National Gallery
1874
oil
canvas
From the collection of Hungarian National Gallery
Dominant colour
Lady in Violet is a 1874 oil by Pál Szinyei Merse, held at Hungarian National Gallery.
The painting depicts a woman sitting in a field, wearing a long, dark purple dress with white lace trim. She has long, dark hair and is looking to her right. The background is a field with yellow flowers and trees in the distance. The woman is holding a small flower in her hand, and there is a large, yellow flower on the ground next to her. The painting has a dreamy, ethereal quality to it. The artist's use of color and light creates a sense of depth and atmosphere in the painting. You can explore more of Pál Szinyei Merse's work by looking up the artist.
Pál Szinyei Merse (1845–1920) was an artist, born in Chminianska Nová Ves.
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