Artwork

Concert

Concert, by Gyula Derkovits, oil, 1922
Concert, by Gyula Derkovits, oil, 1922

Concert is an oil painting by Gyula Derkovits. It dates from 1922 and is held in the collection of the Hungarian National Gallery.

About this work

Overview

Concert is a 1922 oil painting by Gyula Derkovits, held at the Hungarian National Gallery.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a group of nude figures gathered around a cello player in a natural setting, arranged in various poses amidst a landscape of hills and trees.

Technique & Style

The composition and color palette create a sense of harmony and balance, guiding the viewer's eye around the painting to convey movement and energy.

Context

The artist's use of glazing may be of interest to those studying the painting's technique.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Gyula Derkovits

Artist

Gyula Derkovits

Gyula Derkovits (13 April 1894, Szombathely, 18 June 1934, Budapest) was a Hungarian painter and graphic artist whose work shows elements of Expressionism, Cubism and Constructivism.