Hongaarse jongen, staande en face, blootsvoets en met een pelsmuts op (1859)
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Artist: August von PettenkofenThis evocative watercolor painting by August von Pettenkofen, titled "Hungarian Boy, Standing En Face, Barefoot with a Fur Hat," captures a poignant moment in the life of a young boy. Painted in 1859, this artwork portrays a boy standing against a nondescript background, which further accentuates his figure. The boy is depicted barefoot, clad in loose, tattered clothing, and a fur hat, suggesting a life of simplicity, possibly under harsh conditions.Pettenkofen's mastery in watercolor is evident in the delicate yet expressive brush strokes, particularly noticeable in the rendering of the boy's attire and subtle shadows on his skin. The artist's use of light and shadow not only highlights the boy's physical features and clothing but also conveys a deeper emotional state of solitude and resilience.The boy's downcast eyes and the subdued color palette add a layer of introspection and melancholy to the painting, inviting viewers to reflect on the socio-economic context of the period and the personal stories of such young individuals.
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August von Pettenkofen (10 May 1822 - 21 March 1889) was an Austrian painter, lithographer, illustrator and cartoonist.