Artwork

Szekler Woman

Szekler Woman, by Arthur Coulin, oil, 1904
Szekler Woman, by Arthur Coulin, oil, 1904

Szekler Woman is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Arthur Coulin. It dates from 1904 and is held in the collection of the Hungarian National Gallery.

About this work

Overview

Szekler Woman is an oil painting created by Arthur Coulin in 1904, currently held at the Hungarian National Gallery.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a woman in traditional Szekler attire, with a white headcloth adorned with flowers and a red top with black vest. The colorful object she touches may symbolize her cultural heritage.

Technique & Style

The work showcases Coulin's use of color and composition to highlight the subject's traditional clothing and the object in her hand.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Arthur Coulin

Artist

Arthur Coulin

Arthur Coulin (1869–1912) was an artist, born in Sibiu.