Boy with red hair (1910–1915)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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"Boy with Red Hair" by Elemír Halász-Hradil, a compelling oil on canvas from the period 1910-1915, poignantly captures the innocence and introspective nature of youth. The painting depicts a young boy with vibrant red hair, his gaze directed slightly downward in a moment of profound contemplation. The artist employs a loose, expressive brushstroke that lends a dynamic texture to the boy's tousled hair and the creases of his white shirt, resulting in a captivating interplay of light and shadow.Halász-Hradil's choice of colors accentuates the flushed cheeks and thoughtful expression of the boy, reflecting perhaps a fleeting moment of emotion. The background, an abstract meld of cool and warm tones, contributes to focusing the viewer's attention on the subject, enhancing the introspective mood of the piece.This portrait not only showcases Halász-Hradil's mastery in rendering human expressions and emotions but also invites viewers to pause and reflect on the quiet moments that profoundly shape our understanding of childhood.
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Elemír Halász-Hradil (1873 m. - 1948 m.) was a Slovak painter of Hungarian origin.
He lived in Vienna from 1892 to 1894.The following year he moved to Košice. He studied at Simon Hollósy's private school in Munich from 1897 to 1901, he then continued his studies at the Académie Julian in Paris with Professor Jean-Paul Laurens from 1902 to 1903.
With a soft palette and hazy paint handling, Halász-Hradil executed a variety of quiet portraits and scenes of everyday life. Along with selling his paintings, Halász-Hradil made a living as a painting teacher.