Artwork
Still-life
Still-life is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist János Nagy Balogh. It dates from 1910 and is held in the collection of the Hungarian National Gallery.
About this work
Overview
Still-life is a 1910 oil painting by János Nagy Balogh, a Hungarian artist known for his depictions of everyday life. The work is a still life, characteristic of the post-impressionist movement.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a simple arrangement of objects on a table, including a basket, jug, plate of fruit, and knife. The everyday nature of these objects reflects the artist's focus on proletarian subjects.
Technique & Style
The objects are rendered in a realistic style with attention to detail and texture, achieved through the use of oil paint. A muted background color helps to focus attention on the foreground objects.
History & Provenance
The painting is held in the collection of the Hungarian National Gallery, where it remains to this day.
Artist & collection
Artist
János Nagy Balogh (2 August 1874, Budapest – 22 November 1919, Budapest) was a Hungarian painter and graphic artist who specialized in proletarian subjects.
