Who painted Old Woman?

Old Woman was painted by Sándor Bihari in 1900.

Where can I see Old Woman?

Old Woman is held by Hungarian National Gallery.

What movement is Old Woman?

Old Woman is associated with Post-Impressionism.

Artwork

Old Woman

Sándor Bihari , 1900

Old Woman is an unspecified painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Sándor Bihari. It dates from 1900 and is held in the collection of the Hungarian National Gallery.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1900 by Hungarian painter Sándor Bihari, this oil portrait—titled *Old Woman*—is part of the collection of the Hungarian National Gallery. The composition centers on an elderly female sitter, whose solemn expression and down‑cast gaze dominate the canvas.

Subject & Meaning

The work presents a frail, white‑haired woman clad in a dark headscarf and matching top. Her pallid skin and the fine lines etched around her eyes convey a palpable sense of age, endurance, and quiet introspection, inviting contemplation of the lived experiences behind her subdued demeanor.

Technique & Style

Bihari employs a restrained palette, juxtaposing the deep blacks of the clothing with the muted green‑brown of the background. Careful modeling of light across the facial planes creates subtle volume, while delicate brushwork renders the texture of skin and hair, reflecting the artist’s commitment to realistic, detailed portraiture.

History & Provenance

The painting has remained in Hungary since its completion, eventually entering the holdings of the Hungarian National Gallery. Its presence in the national collection underscores Bihari’s role in documenting everyday figures of his era, preserving a visual record of ordinary life at the turn of the twentieth century.