Artwork
Colonelul Ziko Janos
Colonelul Ziko Janos is a print by the Romanticist artist Stager. It dates from 1849 and is held in the collection of the Arad Museum Complex.
About this work
Overview
Colonelul Ziko Janos is a mixed-media work created by Stager in 1849, comprising a small wooden box containing a painted portrait.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a man in a military uniform, likely Colonel Ziko Janos, holding an unidentified object. His attire and mustache suggest a 19th-century military figure.
Technique & Style
The box's worn appearance and faded finish contrast with the flat, simple portrait inside, which lacks detailed rendering. The overall aesthetic is subdued and unadorned.
History & Provenance
The work was created in 1849 by Stager, but further details about its history and original context are not available.
Artist & collection
Artist
This mid-1800s artist made dignified portraits of Hungarian officers and officials, leaving us two sharp records of their ranks.
