Artwork
Studie
Studie is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Arthur Coulin. It dates from 1900 and is held in the collection of the Hungarian National Gallery.
About this work
Overview
Studie is an oil painting created by Arthur Coulin in 1900, currently part of the collection at the Hungarian National Gallery.
Subject & Meaning
The painting portrays a woman in profile, facing left, conveying an atmosphere of quiet contemplation. Her attire includes a white blouse with a high collar and buttons, and a black strap across her right shoulder, complemented by a red ribbon in her pulled-back dark hair.
Technique & Style
The composition features a divided background, contrasting a light-colored wall on the left with a vibrant green fabric adorned with red flowers on the right, showcasing Coulin's use of color to frame the subject.
History & Provenance
Created in 1900, the work is now held in the permanent collection of the Hungarian National Gallery, with no detailed provenance provided prior to its current ownership.
Context
While specific contextual details about the subject's identity or the painting's inspiration are not provided, the work reflects early 20th-century portrait conventions with a focus on serene, introspective depictions.
Legacy
Information on the painting's impact, exhibitions, or scholarly attention beyond its presence in the Hungarian National Gallery is not specified, highlighting a potential gap in documented recognition or analysis of 'Studie' within Coulin's oeuvre.
Artist & collection
