Artwork
Bay of Lake Balaton with the Shores of Akarattya
Bay of Lake Balaton with the Shores of Akarattya is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Géza Mészöly. It is held in the collection of the Hungarian National Gallery.
About this work
Overview
Bay of Lake Balaton with the Shores of Akarattya is an 1893 oil painting by Hungarian landscape painter Géza Mészöly, part of the Hungarian National Gallery's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene lake scene at Lake Balaton, with figures engaged in activity near a cart on the rocky shoreline, set against a distant cliff formation and a soft, cloudy sky.
Technique & Style
Mészöly employed impressionist techniques, evident in the subtle play of light on the water, gentle ripples, and reflections. The palette features muted, earthy tones, characteristic of his landscape focus.
History & Provenance
Created in 1893, the work is held in the Hungarian National Gallery's collection, reflecting Mészöly's consistent emphasis on natural scenery throughout his career.
Artist & collection
Artist
Géza Mészöly (18 May 1844 in Sárbogárd – 12 November 1887 in Jobbágyi, Nógrád County) was a Hungarian landscape painter.
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