Worker’s Head (1899)

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Elemír Halász-Hradil's painting titled "Worker's Head" from 1899 showcases not just the artist's mastery in portraiture but also his deep empathy and realism. In this evocative work, Halász-Hradil portrays a rugged male figure, his face marked by the nuanced emotions and physicality of labor. The subject’s intense expression and the stern set of his mouth suggest a moment of respite, perhaps reflecting on the day’s toil. The bold brushwork and earthy tones of the painting emphasize the raw, unvarnished character of the worker, aligning with a broader trend in art of the period that sought to highlight the dignity and struggles of the working class.The background, rendered in a combination of blurred greens and yellows, provides a contrasting softness to the sharply defined features of the worker, highlighting his singularity and resilience.

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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.