Portrait of Artúr Görgey
1901
oil
From the collection of Hungarian National Gallery
1901
oil
From the collection of Hungarian National Gallery
This portrait depicts a man with a white beard and mustache, dressed in a black suit, white shirt, and black bow tie. He sits in a wooden chair with a purple back, his left hand resting on the armrest and his right hand on his lap. The subject's gaze is directed straight ahead, and his expression is serious. The background of the painting is a muted brown color, which helps to focus attention on the subject. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's technique, you might want to explore the use of chiaroscuro in his other works.