Lot details

Curators

Ács Érmes Károly
curator
ermesprojekt@gmail.com

Ohnhaus Éva
curator
eva.artdeco@gmail.com
Detailed description
This large-sized pastel portrait (91 × 57 cm) depicts the model's slightly forward-leaning, clasped hands and face with a delicate tone and lyrical atmosphere. The composition heavily relies on negative space and the darker tones of the background, which highlight the lighter, more illuminated parts of the figure. The drawing showcases the rich texture of the fur/clothing material while maintaining the loose fluidity of the pastel. Based on style, size, and technique, it is likely the work of a Central European portrait artist from the interwar period. The mood of the artwork is restrained and intimate, as the subtle transitions of the pastel and the sensitive detailing of the facial features aim to convey the model's inner world.