1927
oil
canvas
From the collection of Hungarian National Gallery
Navvies is a 1927 oil by Vilmos Aba-Novák, held at Hungarian National Gallery.
This painting shows a group of men in white shirts and shorts, some wearing hats, gathered around a large cart with horses. The men are engaged in various activities, such as pushing the cart or standing nearby. The scene is set against a backdrop of a body of water, possibly a river or lake, with a few trees visible in the distance. The painting features a mix of earthy tones, including browns, tans, and grays, which gives it a sense of realism and grittiness. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, adding to the overall sense of energy and movement in the scene. The artist's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth, adds depth and dimensionality to the painting.
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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