Artwork
The Widow
The Widow is an oil painting by the Biedermeier artist József Borsos. It dates from 1853 and is held in the collection of the Hungarian National Gallery.
About this work
Overview
The Widow is a 1853 oil painting by József Borsos, a Hungarian artist known for his portraits and photography.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a woman in mourning, dressed in black with a veil, standing in a dimly lit room with her hands clasped together. Her somber attire and introspective posture convey a sense of grief and quiet contemplation.
Technique & Style
The work exemplifies the Biedermeier style, characterized by intimate domestic scenes. Borsos's use of oil paint captures the subtle interplay of light and shadow, emphasizing the woman's dark clothing against the lighter surroundings.
History & Provenance
The Widow is part of the Hungarian National Gallery's collection.
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Artist
Jozsef Borsos (21 December 1821, in Veszprém – 19 August 1883, in Budapest) was a Hungarian portrait painter and photographer; best known for his genre paintings in the Biedermeier style.
La reina doña Juana la Loca
Prayer
Prayer for the Deceased
Doña Mariana de Pineda en el momento de despedirse de las beatas de Santa María Egipciaca en cuyo beaterio estaba presa para ir a la capilla
Josefa del Águila y Ceballos, later Marchioness of Espeja
Prayer for the Deceased
La oración
Margaret at the Church
Viático de santa Teresa
Madame Moitessier
Holy-Water Font