Artwork
The Sorrows of Ossian
The Sorrows of Ossian is an oil painting by Károly Kisfaludy. It dates from 1822 and is held in the collection of the Hungarian National Gallery.
About this work
Overview
The Sorrows of Ossian is an oil painting created by Károly Kisfaludy in 1822. It is now part of the Hungarian National Gallery's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Ossian, a legendary figure, sitting on the ground playing a harp, surrounded by mourners in white robes. The somber atmosphere and Ossian's dark attire convey a sense of sorrow and loss.
Technique & Style
Kisfaludy's use of chiaroscuro creates a dramatic effect, with the moonlight casting long shadows and emphasizing the figures' emotions. The contrast between light and dark adds depth to the scene.
Artist & collection
Artist
Hungarian Romantic painter Károly Kisfaludy painted dramatic scenes full of nature’s power and human emotion.
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Moses Shown the Promised Land
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A Stormy Landscape
Paradise Lost: The Creation of Light
Temptation of Saint Hilarion
Paradise Lost: Adam and Eve Driven out of Paradise
The Vision of the Prophet Ezekiel
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Dobozi
An Avalanche in the Alps
Ossian Singing His Swan Song