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Artúr Göorgey 1901

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This portrait captures the dignified presence of an elderly gentleman seated in a stately wooden chair, his posture composed yet relaxed. The artist employs a naturalistic technique characterized by meticulous brushwork that conveys a lifelike texture, especially noticeable in the delicate rendering of the subject’s white beard and the subtle gradations in his facial complexion. The dark attire contrasts crisply against the warmly muted earth tones of the background and chair, focusing the viewer’s attention firmly on the man’s solemn, penetrating gaze.

The composition’s lighting casts soft shadows that model the form with depth and realism, emphasizing the contours of his head and hands. The overall palette—a blend of deep blacks, browns, and ochres—infuses the portrait with a somber, contemplative mood, evoking a sense of quiet dignity and introspection. Painted in the early 20th century, this work reflects the era’s embrace of realism and psychological depth in portraiture, transcending mere physical likeness to explore the sitter’s internal character.

Artúr Göorgey 1901

Philip de László

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1901

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Dimensions:

1964 × 2400 px
1000 × 1210 mm

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