Portrait of Miklós Horthy

Portrait of Miklós Horthy

Philip de László

1927

oil

From the collection of Hungarian National Gallery

About this work

The painting features a man dressed in a formal black military uniform, adorned with gold accents and a green sash. He wears a white shirt and a black bow tie, and holds a sword in his right hand. The background is a dark, mottled brown. The man's face is serious, with a hint of a smile. His eyes are cast downward, and his eyebrows are slightly furrowed. The overall effect is one of dignity and authority. The painting is a portrait of a man who exudes confidence and power. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye to the subject's face. To learn more about the artist who created this portrait, look up Philip de László.

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