Sedliak (1925)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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"Sedliak" (1925), painted by Konštantín Bauer, is a poignant portrait that captures a moment of deep reflection and emotion. This expressive artwork features a solitary figure, an elderly man dressed in traditional attire with visible wear, suggesting a life of labor and hardship. His attire includes a black hat and a dark overcoat with red accents on the collar, enhancing the somber mood of the piece.Sitting against a dark, indistinct background, the man's face dominates the canvas with its creased, weathered features illuminated by a subtle light that highlights his thoughtful expression. His pose, with one hand cradling his chin and the other clasped tightly, conveys a sense of weariness or perhaps resignation. The intensity of his gaze is directed outward, inviting viewers to ponder his thoughts and empathize with his emotional state.Konštantín Bauer’s use of muted tones and dark hues reflects the gravity of the subject, while the brush strokes in the portrayal of the face add a dynamic texture that brings the figure to life.
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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.