Periféria mesta (1928)

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Dive into the brooding atmosphere and textured landscape of "Periféria mesta" (City Outskirts), a captivating 1928 painting by Slovak artist Konštantín Bauer. This evocative work captures a somber view of an urban periphery through a gloomy palette and expressive brushwork that beautifully evokes the mood and essence of a marginalized urban neighborhood.In this painting, Bauer skillfully employs a somber color scheme dominated by shades of blues, reds, and earthy tones to depict a series of tightly packed buildings. The rustic red roofs, each with their distinct hue and texture, seem to echo the weary life within them. The streets, devoid of bustling activity, appear deserted and are portrayed with almost melancholic tranquility.The buildings flaunt varying states of upkeep and architectural style, suggesting a community layered with history and whispered stories. Thick, bold strokes and subdued lighting amplify the sense of decay and resilience that characterizes such outskirts. Visible in the foreground, a narrow, winding street invites the viewer into the depth of the scene, possibly hinting at the complex lives beyond the visible."Periféria mesta" is not just a visual exploration but also a profound commentary on social and architectural margins.

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Konštantín Bauer was a Slovak painter.

Konštantín Bauer was born on November 24, 1893 in Slovenská Ľupča. He spent his childhood in Banská Bystrica. At the age of fifteen, he moved with his parents to Košice, where he graduated from high school. After graduating in mechanical engineering in Budapest in 1915, he worked briefly as an engineer in Novo Mesto pod Šiatrom. From 1916 to 1918 he worked as a railway engineer in Transylvania and then as a civilian employee at the Ministry of War in Vienna.