Artwork
Portrait of János Greguss
Portrait of János Greguss is an oil painting by the Realist artist Bertalan Székely. It dates from 1862 and is held in the collection of the Hungarian National Gallery.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1862 by Bertalan Székely, Portrait of János Greguss is an oil painting held by the Hungarian National Gallery.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts János Greguss, a man shown from the waist up against a muted brown background, dressed in dark attire with a calm and composed expression.
Technique & Style
Székely's use of oil paint captures the subtleties of Greguss's expression, adding depth and texture to the realist portrait.
History & Provenance
Bertalan Székely, active in the mid-to-late 19th century, was a Hungarian painter born in Transylvania and later based in Budapest, known for his history and portrait works.
Artist & collection
Artist
Bertalan Székely (8 May 1835, Kolozsvár, Transylvania, Kingdom of Hungary (now Cluj-Napoca, Romania) – 21 August 1910, Budapest, Transleithania, Austria-Hungary) was a Hungarian history and portrait painter who worked in the Romantic and…
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