Artwork

Scene by the River Tisza

Scene by the River Tisza, by Pál Böhm, oil, 1873
Scene by the River Tisza, by Pál Böhm, oil, 1873

Scene by the River Tisza is an oil painting by the Realist artist Pál Böhm. It dates from 1873 and is held in the collection of the Hungarian National Gallery.

About this work

Overview

Scene by the River Tisza is an 1873 oil painting by Hungarian artist Pál Böhm, currently part of the collection at the Hungarian National Gallery.

Subject & Meaning

The painting portrays a tranquil riverside setting, emphasizing serenity and peace. Figures in the foreground are subtly integrated into the broader, idyllic landscape.

Technique & Style

Böhm utilized oil paint to achieve a warm, inviting atmosphere. The composition balances foreground activity with a serene, gently flowing river and surrounding landscape.

History & Provenance

Created in 1873, the work is now housed at the Hungarian National Gallery, providing public access to Böhm's depiction of a quintessential Hungarian landscape.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Pál Böhm

Artist

Pál Böhm

Pál Böhm (1839–1905) was an artist, born in Oradea.