László Tóth

László Tóth painted allegorical scenes in the 1890s, using oil paint to layer meaning across three panels. His triptych Beauty, Wealth and Spirit (1894) divides the story of desire and virtue across side panels and a central scene, letting each figure embody a different value. Look for the way light falls on silk and satin to see how the artist measured worth in the Gilded Age. Tap the center panel to step inside the drama.