Artwork

Portrait of Bertalan Karlovszky

Portrait of Bertalan Karlovszky, by Jenő Gyárfás, oil, 1890
Portrait of Bertalan Karlovszky, by Jenő Gyárfás, oil, 1890

Portrait of Bertalan Karlovszky is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Jenő Gyárfás. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the Hungarian National Gallery.

About this work

Overview

The Portrait of Bertalan Karlovszky is a painting created by Jenő Gyárfás in 1890. It is an oil on canvas work currently held in the Hungarian National Gallery.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Bertalan Karlovszky seated in a chair, wearing a dark suit and gazing directly at the viewer with a serious expression. The subject's attire and demeanor convey a sense of formality and solemnity.

Technique & Style

Executed in a realistic style, the painting showcases Gyárfás's attention to detail, particularly in the rendering of the subject's face and clothing. The dark background and attire serve to emphasize the subject.

History & Provenance

Painted by Hungarian artist Jenő Gyárfás, known for his portraits and contributions to graphic arts and literature, the work is associated with the post-impressionist period.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Jenő Gyárfás

Artist

Jenő Gyárfás

Jenő Gyárfás (6 April 1857, in Sepsiszentgyörgy – 3 December 1925, in Sepsiszentgyörgy, renamed Sfântu Gheorghe) was a Hungarian portrait painter, graphic artist and writer.