Artwork

Beauty, Wealth and Spirit. Triptych

Beauty, Wealth and Spirit. Triptych, by László Tóth, oil, 1898
Beauty, Wealth and Spirit. Triptych, by László Tóth, oil, 1898

Beauty, Wealth and Spirit. Triptych is an oil painting by the Symbolist artist László Tóth. It dates from 1898 and is held in the collection of the Hungarian National Gallery. This oil painting, titled 'Beauty, Wealth and Spirit.

About this work

Overview

This oil painting, titled 'Beauty, Wealth and Spirit. Triptych', was created by László Tóth in 1898 and is now held at the Hungarian National Gallery.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a woman in formal attire, standing in a dimly lit room. Her dark dress is complemented by a white fur-trimmed shawl and a feather-adorned hat, conveying a sense of elegance and refinement.

Technique & Style

The artist's use of dark colors and strong contrasts between light and dark creates a sense of luxury and volume, drawing attention to the woman's clothing and accessories.

Artist & collection

Artist

László Tóth

László Tóth painted allegorical scenes in the 1890s, using oil paint to layer meaning across three panels.