Who painted Am I loved??

Am I loved? was painted by Károly Brocky in 1847.

Where can I see Am I loved??

Am I loved? is held by Hungarian National Gallery.

What movement is Am I loved??

Am I loved? is associated with Realism.

Artwork

Am I loved?

Károly Brocky , 1847

Am I loved? is an oil painting by the Realist artist Károly Brocky. It dates from 1847 and is held in the collection of the Hungarian National Gallery.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1847, *Am I loved?* is an oil painting by Hungarian artist Károly Brocky. Executed during his mature period in London, the work belongs to the Realist tradition and is part of the collection of the Hungarian National Gallery.

Subject & Meaning

The composition depicts a woman seated in a chair, dressed in a glossy white gown trimmed with a red shawl edged in white fur. She gazes intently at a white bird with a pink tail confined in a cage, a visual juxtaposition that invites contemplation of affection, confinement and the question posed by the title.

Technique & Style

Brocky employs a restrained palette, contrasting the luminous white of the figure and bird against a deep, shadowed background. The rendering of textures—the sheen of the dress, the softness of the fur trim, and the delicate feathers—demonstrates careful observation typical of mid‑nineteenth‑century Realism.

History & Provenance

After training in Vienna and Paris, Brocky settled in London, where he exhibited regularly at the Royal Academy from 1839 onward. *Am I loved?* entered the Hungarian National Gallery’s holdings in the 20th century, joining a broader representation of his portrait and genre works.