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Self-Portrait II.
Self-Portrait II. is an oil painting by the Realist artist Mihály Munkácsy. It dates from 1891 and is held in the collection of the Hungarian National Gallery.
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Overview
Mihály Munkácsy's Self-Portrait II is a 1891 oil painting held in the Hungarian National Gallery.
Subject & Meaning
The painting is a chest-up self-portrait, with the artist's face and hair highlighted against a dark background. Munkácsy's direct gaze creates a sense of intimacy, drawing the viewer's attention to his detailed rendering of his own features.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, Self-Portrait II exemplifies the Realist style, characterized by its focus on accurate representation. The artist's attention to detail is evident in the depiction of his beard, mustache, and clothing.
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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.
