Lot details

Curators

Ács Érmes Károly
curator
ermesprojekt@gmail.com
Detailed description
The composition takes place in the space of a covered veranda: at the center is an oval table covered with a rosy-hued tablecloth, surrounded by three green-painted chairs. At the head of the table sits a woman in a light blue blouse, her elbow resting on the surface; in front of her are a bottle and a cup on a tray. On the left side, a black handbag and an umbrella are hung on a chair, adding a distinctive, everyday motif. In the background, greenish, filtered foliage light and columns divide the space; to the right, a strong, diagonal strip of sunlit pavement stretches. The painting is translucent with a velvety surface, and the forms are tied together by soft contours and hazy transitions. The color palette is restrained pastel (rosy, greenish, ochre tones), creating a lyrical, early afternoon mood with light and shadow. The woman's hairstyle and attire, as well as the form of the veranda furniture, support a dating between the 1950s and 1970s. In the lower right corner, the AB monogram can be seen. The style is post-impressionist, following the traditions of the Nagybánya school of modern realism.