1871
oil
canvas
From the collection of Hungarian National Gallery
Faust and Margaret is a 1871 oil by Sándor Liezen-Mayer, a Realism work, held at Hungarian National Gallery.
This painting depicts a scene with two main figures, a man and a woman, in the foreground. The man is dressed in dark attire, while the woman wears a lighter-colored dress. In the background, there are buildings and a crowd of people. The man appears to be gesturing towards the woman, who seems to be looking down. The atmosphere of the painting is somewhat somber, with muted colors used throughout. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's attention to the central figures. To learn more about this technique, explore the world of glazing.
Sándor Liezen-Mayer or Alexander von Liezen-Mayer (24 January 1839 – 19 February 1898) was a Hungarian-born German illustrator and history painter.
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