Artwork

Liniște

Liniște, by János Mattis-Teutsch, unspecified, 1924
Liniște, by János Mattis-Teutsch, unspecified, 1924

Liniște is an unspecified painting by János Mattis-Teutsch. It dates from 1924 and is held in the collection of the Székely National Museum.

About this work

Overview

Liniște is a 1924 work by János Mattis-Teutsch, held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The painting features abstract forms, including a prominent red oval that may represent a face or object, though its exact meaning is unclear. Dark shapes intersect with lighter hues, creating a dynamic composition.

Technique & Style

The work combines sharp angles and soft curves, with twisting and overlapping lines that convey a sense of movement. The use of contrasting light and dark areas adds to the painting's visual tension.

Artist & collection

Artist

János Mattis-Teutsch

Hungarian painter János Mattis-Teutsch made abstract compositions that play with bold shapes and soft colors.