Who painted Portrait of Jenő Rákosi?

Portrait of Jenő Rákosi was painted by Philip de László in 1928.

Where can I see Portrait of Jenő Rákosi?

Portrait of Jenő Rákosi is held by Hungarian National Gallery.

What movement is Portrait of Jenő Rákosi?

Portrait of Jenő Rákosi is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Portrait of Jenő Rákosi

Philip de László , 1928

Portrait of Jenő Rákosi is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Philip de László. It dates from 1928 and is held in the collection of the Hungarian National Gallery.

About this work

Overview

Philip de László's 1928 oil painting, Portrait of Jenő Rákosi, is a representation of the Hungarian figure Jenő Rákosi. The work is part of the Hungarian National Gallery's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Jenő Rákosi, a man with white hair and a mustache, wearing a dark suit jacket. His serious expression is tempered by a hint of kindness in his eyes, which gaze off into the distance.

Technique & Style

De László employed an impressionist style and chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. The warm, yellowish-brown background contrasts with the subject's dark attire, highlighting the artist's use of light and shadow.

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Artist & collection

Artist

Philip de László

Philip Alexius László de Lombos (born Fülöp Laub; Hungarian: László Fülöp Elek; 30 April 1869 – 22 November 1937), known professionally as Philip de László, was an Anglo-Hungarian painter known particularly for his…