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"The Rákóczi-March" (Study), by Simon Hollósy, oil, 1900

"The Rákóczi-March" (Study)

Simon Hollósy

1900

oil

canvas

From the collection of Hungarian National Gallery

Dominant colour

Overview

"The Rákóczi-March" (Study) is a 1900 oil by Simon Hollósy, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Hungarian National Gallery.

Who painted this?
Simon Hollósy
When & what style?
1900 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Hungarian National Gallery

About this work

This painting shows a group of people in old-fashioned clothing, possibly from the 18th or 19th century. They are dressed in dark colors and seem to be walking or standing together. The background is blurry, but it looks like they might be in a field or a street. The people in the painting look like they're from a specific time and place, but it's hard to tell exactly where or when. They're all wearing similar clothes and have a similar look on their faces, which makes them seem like they're part of a group or community. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to check out the work of Simon Hollósy, the artist who created this piece.

About the artist

Portrait of Simon Hollósy
Artist

Simon Hollósy

Simon Hollósy (2 February 1857 – 8 May 1918) was a Hungarian painter. He was considered one of the greatest Hungarian representatives of 19th-century Naturalism and Realism. Hollósy was not highly productive as an…

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