Who painted Landschaft mit Sonnenuntergang?

Landschaft mit Sonnenuntergang was painted by Károly Markó in 1847.

Where can I see Landschaft mit Sonnenuntergang?

Landschaft mit Sonnenuntergang is held by Kunsthistorisches Museum.

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Artwork

Landschaft mit Sonnenuntergang

Károly Markó , 1847

Landschaft mit Sonnenuntergang is an oil painting by Károly Markó. It dates from 1847 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1847 by Hungarian painter Károly Markó the Elder, this oil on canvas presents a tranquil evening scene. The composition balances distant ruins with a lively foreground where figures gather around a cloth‑covered table amid verdant foliage and palm trees. The setting sun bathes the landscape in a warm, golden hue, inviting the viewer into a moment of quiet repose.

Subject & Meaning

The work juxtaposes the remnants of ancient architecture—crumbling columns and arches—with a contemporary social gathering, suggesting a dialogue between past and present. The figures, engaged in conversation, convey a sense of community and conviviality, while the surrounding nature underscores themes of harmony and the passage of time under the fading light of day.

Technique & Style

Markó employs chiaroscuro to model forms and create depth, allowing the illuminated foreground to recede into the shadowed background. Fine brushwork renders the texture of the ruins and the foliage, while broader strokes convey the atmospheric glow of the sunset. The palette of warm ochres and cool greens reflects the transitional moment between day and night.

History & Provenance

Born in 1791 in Lőcse (now Levoča, Slovakia), Markó was among the first Hungarian artists to focus on landscape painting. This particular canvas entered the collection of Vienna’s Kunsthistorisches Museum, where it remains part of the museum’s holdings of 19th‑century European art.

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Artist & collection

Artist

Károly Markó

Károly Markó, also known as Carlo Marco (25 September 1791, Lőcse (today Levoča, Slovakia) – 19 November 1860, at the Villa Medici di Lappeggi near Bagno a Ripoli, Italy) was one of the first Hungarian landscape painters.

Museum

Kunsthistorisches Museum

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