Artwork
Bacchante
Bacchante is an oil painting by Gyula Benczúr. It dates from 1891 and is held in the collection of the Hungarian National Gallery.
About this work
Overview
Bacchante is an 1891 oil painting by Gyula Benczúr, a prominent Hungarian artist known for his historicist and portraiture works. The piece is part of the Hungarian National Gallery's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a classical figure linked to the rites of Bacchus, drawing on mythological themes characteristic of Benczúr's historicist approach.
Technique & Style
Executed with Benczúr's hallmark precision, the work adheres to academic artistic traditions, reflecting his training and adherence to formal techniques.
History & Provenance
Created in 1891, Bacchante has been part of the Hungarian National Gallery's holdings, underscoring Benczúr's significance within Hungarian art historical narratives.
Own this work as a print
Artist & collection
Artist
Gyula Benczúr (28 January 1844 – 16 July 1920) was a Hungarian painter and art teacher.
