Artwork

Familia

Familia, by Hans Mattis-Teutsch, unspecified, 1949
Familia, by Hans Mattis-Teutsch, unspecified, 1949

Familia is an unspecified painting by Hans Mattis-Teutsch. It dates from 1949 and is held in the collection of the Székely National Museum.

About this work

Overview

Familia is a painting by Hans Mattis-Teutsch, created around 1949. It is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a group of people with faces and hats, conveying a sense of warmth and intimacy. The central figure is distinguished by a purple hat and blue shirt, while the surrounding figures are rendered in muted colors.

Technique & Style

The artist's use of loose, expressive brushstrokes and textured canvas creates a sense of immediacy. The color palette is subdued, with a mix of yellow, blue, and white hues in the background.

Artist & collection

Artist

Hans Mattis-Teutsch

Hans Mattis-Teutsch made bold, rhythmic paintings and prints that feel like music turned into shapes.