Who painted Woman Dressed in Yellow?

Woman Dressed in Yellow was painted by Károly Brocky in 1850.

Where can I see Woman Dressed in Yellow?

Woman Dressed in Yellow is held by Hungarian National Gallery.

What movement is Woman Dressed in Yellow?

Woman Dressed in Yellow is associated with Realism.

Artwork

Woman Dressed in Yellow

Károly Brocky , 1850

Woman Dressed in Yellow is an oil painting by the Realist artist Károly Brocky. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Hungarian National Gallery.

About this work

Overview

Woman Dressed in Yellow is a realist oil painting created by Károly Brocky around 1850. The work depicts a woman in a yellow dress holding a bouquet of flowers.

Subject & Meaning

The painting features a woman with dark hair, wearing a yellow dress adorned with white lace trim and a pearl necklace, set against a landscape background with mountains and a cloudy sky. She holds a bouquet of pink and white flowers, conveying an atmosphere of elegance and refinement.

Technique & Style

The use of chiaroscuro in the painting creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing attention to the woman's face and the flowers in her hand. The work is characteristic of the realist movement, with a focus on accurate and detailed representation.

History & Provenance

Károly Brocky, a Hungarian painter trained in Vienna and Paris, settled in London by his thirties and exhibited regularly at the Royal Academy. Born in 1808, Brocky initially worked with traveling actors before pursuing formal artistic training.