Na hlavnej ulici v Košiciach (1919)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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"Na hlavnej ulici v Košiciach" (On the Main Street in Košice, 1919) is a vibrant and evocative piece by Konštantín Bauer, a distinguished Slovak artist known for his ability to capture the bustling essence of street life.This painting offers a lively scene of the main street in Košice, showcasing a flurry of activity around the prominent Marathon fountain, an iconic landmark. Evoked through tender yet spirited strokes, the image is suffused with a soft, shimmering light that reflects off the historic architecture of the town. The structure’s festive colors lend a cheerful air to the canvas, suggesting a day of bustling activity or a significant public gathering.Bauer's use of color and light not only brings out the architectural beauty but also captures the ephemeral moment of human commotion and interaction in an urban setting. The figures, though individually indistinct, collectively create a sense of movement and life, adding a human touch to the grandeur of urban architecture.
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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.