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Double Portrait (The Artist and his Wife), by Vilmos Aba-Novák, oil, 1925

Double Portrait (The Artist and his Wife)

Vilmos Aba-Novák

1925

oil

canvas

From the collection of Hungarian National Gallery

Dominant colour

Overview

Double Portrait (The Artist and his Wife) is a 1925 oil by Vilmos Aba-Novák, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Hungarian National Gallery.

Who painted this?
Vilmos Aba-Novák
When & what style?
1925 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Hungarian National Gallery

About this work

The painting depicts a man and woman sitting side by side, both looking forward. The woman is dressed in a light-colored sleeveless top and a reddish skirt, while the man wears a dark blue shirt and holds a brown object in his hands. The background is dark, with some greenery visible behind the couple. The artist's use of bold brushstrokes and vivid colors adds depth and texture to the painting. The contrast between the light and dark colors creates a sense of tension and energy. To learn more about the artist's work, you can explore the Hungarian National Gallery.

About the artist

Portrait of Vilmos Aba-Novák
Artist

Vilmos Aba-Novák

Vilmos Aba-Novák (Hungarian: Aba-Novák Vilmos, until 1912: Hungarian: Novák Vilmos; March 15, 1894 – September 29, 1941) was a Hungarian painter and graphic artist.

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