Artwork
School in Colpach. Sketch
School in Colpach. Sketch is an oil painting by the Realist artist Mihály Munkácsy. It dates from 1875 and is held in the collection of the Hungarian National Gallery. School in Colpach.
About this work
Overview
School in Colpach. Sketch is a 1875 oil painting by Hungarian artist Mihály Munkácsy, held in the Hungarian National Gallery.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a dimly lit classroom scene in Colpach, with people in old-fashioned clothing engaged in various activities, creating an atmosphere of quiet contemplation.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, the work is characteristic of the realism movement, capturing a sense of warmth and coziness in the scene.
History & Provenance
Created by Mihály Munkácsy, known for his genre scenes and large biblical works, the painting is now part of the Hungarian National Gallery's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Mihály Munkácsy (Hungarian pronunciation: ; 20 February 1844 – 1 May 1900) was a Hungarian painter. He earned international reputation with his genre pictures and large-scale biblical paintings.
