Artwork
Steag
Steag is an unspecified painting by János Mattis-Teutsch. It dates from 1949 and is held in the collection of the Székely National Museum.
About this work
Overview
Steag is a painting by János Mattis-Teutsch, dated to around 1949, and is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The work depicts a tall figure draped in a red robe, with a simple face and a blue circle behind its head, creating a striking visual contrast.
Technique & Style
The robe is rendered in thick, impasto paint, with overlapping shapes in deep reds and blues, giving the impression of texture and depth, while the overall effect is somewhat flat due to the bold, unblended colors.
Artist & collection
Artist
Hungarian painter János Mattis-Teutsch made abstract compositions that play with bold shapes and soft colors.
