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Demeter Károlyné

György Vastagh

1862

unspecified

From the collection of Székely National Museum

Biedermeier Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Portrait

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Demeter Károlyné is a 1862 unspecified by György Vastagh, a Biedermeier work, held at Székely National Museum.

Who painted this?: György Vastagh
When & what style?: 1862 · Biedermeier
Where can I see it?: Székely National Museum

About this work

This painting shows a woman standing indoors, dressed in a long, light-colored dress with a dark fur shawl draped over her shoulders. She holds a fan in one hand and stands against a plain, muted background. Her hair is pulled back, and she wears a simple bracelet on her left wrist. The fur shawl looks rich and textured, contrasting with the smooth fabric of her dress. The lighting is soft, focusing on her face and upper body. Look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow like this.

About the artist

Artist

György Vastagh

György Vastagh had the habit of painting the women in his life—his mother, his wife, his sisters—so tenderly that you almost feel like you’re intruding.

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