Portrait of a woman (1905)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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Elemír Halász-Hradil's captivating painting, titled "Portrait of a Woman," delicately portrays a genteel lady, epitomizing the elegance of the early 20th century. Created in 1905, the artwork reveals the artist’s fascination with the feminine grace and the individual personality of his subject.The woman in the portrait is depicted with a gentle, yet assured expression, suggesting a serene confidence. Her gaze is slightly averted, as if caught in a moment of introspection or perhaps an engaging conversation just outside the viewer's scope. The warm, subdued tones of the painting complement the tranquil mood, while the soft brushwork enhances the texture of her attire and the light on her face and hair.Her dress, tinged with shades of soft pink and embellished with what looks like lace or fine embroidery, adds a touch of refined femininity. The background's deep, muted tones serve to foreground her visage and upper body, accentuating her as the focal point of this work."Portrait of a Woman" is not only a reflection of the subject’s character and mood but also an example of Halász-Hradil's skill in capturing the subtle complexities of human expressions and the rich textures of the era's fashion.
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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.