Artwork
Janos Thorma
Janos Thorma is an unspecified painting by the Plein Air artist István Réti. It dates from 1949 and is held in the collection of the Baia Mare Artistic Centre County Art Museum.
About this work
Overview
István Réti's 'Janos Thorma' (c. 1949) is a portrait-style genre scene, now part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, Janos Thorma, is depicted with a serious expression, clad in a dark suit and white collar, conveying a sense of solemnity or introspection.
Technique & Style
The painting employs chiaroscuro, a strong side-lighting technique, to create depth and a three-dimensional effect on the subject's face, with one side illuminated and the other in shadow. The plain, dark background further emphasizes the subject.
History & Provenance
Created around 1949 by István Réti, the work is currently housed at the Museum of Ethnography.
Artist & collection
Artist
István Réti painted scenes from everyday life in early 20th-century Hungary. Two works in this set show his quiet style: “János Thorma” is a portrait of the painter and “Interior” shows a room with soft light. His…
Museum
Baia Mare Artistic Centre County Art Museum
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