Open full image Pin
Scene from Zugliget, by Vilmos Aba-Novák, oil, 1925

Scene from Zugliget

Vilmos Aba-Novák

1925

oil

canvas

From the collection of Hungarian National Gallery

Dominant colour

Overview

Scene from Zugliget 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

This painting shows a scene of people sitting at tables in a park. The trees and buildings in the background are visible, and the people are dressed in casual clothing. The colors used are muted, with shades of green, brown, and yellow dominating the palette. One interesting detail is the way the artist has used light and shadow to create depth and dimension in the scene. The people and objects in the foreground are well-lit, while the background is darker and more shadowy. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look up the technique of chiaroscuro.

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.

See the richer artist page

More by Vilmos Aba-Novák

Artifact World Gallery — 100,000 artworks Get the app