Study of a Girl (1940)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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"Study of a Girl" (1940) by Elemír Halász-Hradil is a captivating painting that showcases the artist's expressive use of color and thoughtful composition. At the center of this artwork is a young girl, her gaze introspective and slightly downward, evoking a sense of contemplation or inward reflection. The brushwork is loose and vibrant, with an almost ethereal quality to the layers of color that form both the background and the detailing of her attire.The background is a profusion of abstracted natural elements like leaves and flowers, painted in an array of bright yellows, greens, blues, and purples. This use of color not only enhances the dreamlike quality of the painting but also serves to frame and highlight the central figure of the girl. The lively, almost fleeting strokes contribute to a sense of momentary capture, as if the artist has swiftly noted down a scene from life.This painting is a wonderful example of Halász-Hradil's skill in blending impressionistic influence with his own personal touch.
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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.