Artwork
Funeral of László Paál
Funeral of László Paál is an oil painting by Lajos Deák Ébner. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the Hungarian National Gallery.
About this work
Overview
Funeral of László Paál is an 1890 oil painting by Hungarian artist Lajos Deák Ébner, currently part of the collection at the Hungarian National Gallery.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a somber funeral scene with a group of mourners dressed in dark attire gathered around a grave, accompanied by symbolic elements such as candles and flowers.
Technique & Style
Executed in a realistic style, the work emphasizes detailed renderings of the mourners' faces and clothing. The palette is characterized by muted tones, predominantly browns and grays, achieved through layered glazing techniques to create subtle color depth.
History & Provenance
Created in 1890, the painting's history is closely tied to its continuous presence in Hungarian national collections, now resting at the Hungarian National Gallery.
Context
The piece reflects late 19th-century Hungarian artistic tendencies towards realism, while its subject matter touches on universal themes of mourning and commemoration.
Artist & collection
