Lot details

Közép-európai művész

#17

Mirror of Soul

Inventory no.851
Mirror of Soul
Lot 17
Közép-európai művész5 images

Curators

Ács Érmes Károly

Ács Érmes Károly

curator

ermesprojekt@gmail.com

Ohnhaus Éva

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.