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Felicián Zách, by Viktor Madarász, oil, 1858

Felicián Zách

Viktor Madarász

1858

oil

canvas

From the collection of Hungarian National Gallery

Dominant colour

Overview

Felicián Zách is a 1858 oil by Viktor Madarász, held at Hungarian National Gallery.

Who painted this?
Viktor Madarász
When & what style?
1858
Where can I see it?
Hungarian National Gallery

About this work

The painting depicts a man in a dark, ornate outfit with a fur-trimmed coat and a white sash around his waist. He stands in front of a window with white curtains, holding a sword in his right hand. To his left, a woman in a white dress is kneeling on the floor, looking down. The man's attire and the woman's posture suggest a sense of drama or tension. The use of dark colors and the contrast between the man's dark clothing and the woman's white dress create a striking visual effect. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figures. For more works that use this technique, explore the art of Viktor Madarász.

About the artist

Portrait of Viktor Madarász
Artist

Viktor Madarász

Viktor Madarász (14 December 1830 – 10 January 1917) was a Hungarian painter in the Romantic style. He is best known for his historical scenes and portraits.

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